Altruistic Society
It would appear to be elementary for an altruist form of society that the weak should be protected against the strong and feckless. Physically, economically, and by ‘class’.
But an individualist perspective hides other conclusions.
The same consideration must apply to society or communities and states at all levels.
Pragmatism is an essential value.
A society or state that is socially stable, population stable, economically stable, environmentally stable holistically, needs protection against those who are not.
Progress globally take place nation by nation.
Progress globally takes place by evolving inter-social regulations, and it is necessary to choose what form of society we want globally. Otherwise the feckless, or the imperious, will take over.