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yxhuvud • yesterday at 4:27 AM • 1 reply • view on HN

It doesn't need to be wrong - democratising violence mean people with boats are more likely to have weapons and ability to attack you. Or the ability to disrupt trade, for that matter.


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stymaar • yesterday at 8:16 AM

Sea-ready boats were always scarcer and more expensive than weapons in the first place.

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