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Yeah ultimately all authority rests on force. This is why I don't take "abolish the government" types seriously. The government is just an entity we've empowered with force, moderated by checks and balances.
Getting rid of the government only creates a power vacuum that will be filled by the next most powerful group, but without the benefit of moderation.