Most libertarians find it difficult to understand how large numbers of people can put up with government tyranny; and in fact, not just put up with it, but support it. On the opposite side of the issue, many non-libertarians cannot understand how libertarians can criticize government and government programs which have widespread public support. The question of why people support tyranny is explained quite easily by “The Stockholm Syndrome.” The Stockholm Syndrome is so named because it was first systematically explored in 1973 following a hostage situation at a bank in Stockholm. Afterwards, the former captives defended their brutal captors, … Continue reading Government and the Stockholm Syndrome