Why do people get so worked up about politics?

Why do people get so worked up about politics?

 

The simple answer: Politics in general and every election are basically just a race to see who’s rights will be violated and whose protected.​

​Regardless of how a government system is set up people will always be clawing to get to the top to make sure their interests/rights are safe and their enemy’s rights/interests are on the line. This happened in the courts of Kings and Queens. Now we can see it happening in democracies in modern times. Here’s what it seems like the average voter is thinking. “If I can get 51% (or whatever necessary majority or part/head of government) to agree with me things will be more like the way I want them and I’ll be safe.” This is an attempt at fulfilling one’s self ownership by not acting within it, thus defeating its own purpose. Basically that means no one ever really win this race. So not only is it a race, but no one has ever really won which makes the pursuit of such a result that much more emotionally charged.

​At the end of the day every government action is either going to protect rights, violate rights or do both to varying amounts and types of people. This of course neglects the fact that government is founded in a violation of right making every act it performs a violation of right. If we can imagine that somehow not being the case then theoretically it’s possible for government to actually protect a right. Historically speaking, that seems like impossibility though.

​On a subconscious level it appears humans understand this though they probably would never consciously or verbally admit it. This scenario creates and emotionally charged rat race like atmosphere of dealing with politics. Even some anarchist/voluntarists might come off this way still. That is due to the belief that a majority of people must accept their ideology for they themselves to ever live/experience it.

Claim and defend your self-ownership for yourself and live it. I’m not saying it’ll be easy and hunky doory, but that’s a much more productive and positive move then beating ones head against the statist wall of ignorance because one believes they will never experience self-ownership unless they convince the majority others of its truth. I’m also not suggesting you completely ignore the state and its potential ramifications. Avoiding being kidnapped and held for ransom is usually a good idea whether in a society of statism or anarchy.  Abandon the rat race and live as if you do in fact own yourself. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t discuss with others who don’t agree. This is about focusing and prioritizing.