The dynamics of dependence on criminals, and ancap class theory

Unfortunately, because the state is so large, has stolen so much property and opportunity, has driven so many people into poverty. All too often, we as individuals are forced to depend on them in many large and small ways. So this raises the question of how do we deal with these criminals, and contain the damage they do.

Of course, in dealing with any criminal, many people are forced into dependence. While it is not immoral to be dependent on a criminal, it certainly is unwise. The ideal situation would be to avoid having any dealings with criminals. However, when they dominate the scene, that is not practical or effective. So in dealing with the criminal element, this suggests an ancap class theory, and three classes:

1. The class who is forced to mostly rely on criminals for their survival and livelihood - the lower class.

2. The class that not totally dependent on criminals, but find it impossible to escape controls in one form or another - the middle class.

3. The class which can manage with no dependence on the criminals at all - the upper class.

For the lower class to achieve optimum results. To escape from their condition implies that they must first be intellectually honest about the nature of the state. You can not escape dependence on criminals, if you are not aware of how dependent you are on them. Unfortunately, many dependent people suffer from Stockholm syndrome. Where they learn to love their captor, maybe thinking forming an emotional bond with the criminals will lead to eventual reciprocation. Sadly, overcoming this barrier is a monumental task for many poor folks. It often requires both morale support, a strong will, and personal assistance from friends and loved ones who are willing to help you escape dependence on the criminal elements.

For the middle class to achieve optimum results takes a balancing act. If you don't take benefits the criminals offer you, you risk never recovering the massive amount of wealth and opportunity they steal from you. If you do take benefits the criminals offer, you risk them having undue influence over your life, and maybe sending you back to the lower classes. Often, for the middle class to move up the ladder, requires a much deeper understanding of markets. For example, knowing to get into gold as the government destroys the money. Knowing to spot and avoid bubbles, while seeking out deals. Understanding that thankfulness for the roads and fire service you rely on, is due to the taxpayers, and not the state. Maybe using resources, like schools and libraries, but debriefing and decontaminating your kids from propaganda and influence on a regular basis. Using options like government health care, but being proactive in the knowledge that they may be incompetent, and having offshore standbys.

For the upper class, it is generally safe to take as much government benefits as possible. Even when the state fails them, they have the resources to regroup with the assets they already have. Because they don't have the constraints imposed on them that the other classes do, it's only natural that under a statist system, the richer will get richer and the poor poorer as the system grows more and more statist. The dangers being possible social chaos, systemic collapses, and moral corruption caused by the state.