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by Retric 5400 days ago
That seems counter to the basic 'libertarian' idea of minimal government.
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Well, most libertarian government structures call for precisely that. A police to enforce the law, a court system to provide fair rule and a small military intended for defense.

[edit: Should add that although there are certainly disputes to how to fund said services, to the best of my knowledge it's largely agreed that some court system is required.]

There is a mixup here of "libertarian" and anarchist.