The government IS my violent neighbors. If I don't let myself being extorted or oppressed by those neighbors what do you think will happen? They will send neighbors with guns to make me bow and obey them, that's what I call Wild West.

What do you think my neighbors will say if I defend myself against a thief or attacker from the street?
What do you think my neighbors will say if I defend myself against a thief or attacker from government?