The Law According To The Somalis

by Davi Barker
Daily Anarchist
Nov. 17, 2011

Many voluntaryists have looked longingly toward Somalia for evidence of our ideas in practice. But it's a little tough when that real-world example also happens to be the quintessential image of extreme poverty and feuding warlords for most people.

Nonetheless, sometimes an article appears that rightly points out that comparing Somalia to developed nations is a little intellectually dishonest. In fact, Somalia has improved by virtually every measure of standard of living without a state, or when compared to its neighbors that still have a state.

Even the BBC grudgingly admitted that 20 Years of Anarchy had spurred economic growth, especially in the telecommunications sector.

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