Well there is a distinction to be made between the law, and the government. Today, the government claims a (virtual) monopoly on the law*. Thus resort to the law today must almost always also be a resort to governemt. So, we cannot tell from outside if Unicorn's 'master' is government, or law. Perhaps we should ask him? On the other hand, I certainly agree that 'kicking folks when they are down' is not nice. Especially if it is done in a premeditated manner. But you didn't sugest that -- did you? Btw, is cyber1@io.org by any chance another nym for tmp@netcom.com? * Footnote: Arbitration services are almost a seperate law, but generaly their 'teeth' come ultimately from government monopoly on force. It is posible to imagin arbitration services with shaper teeth. I supose that criminal organizations which chalange the government's monopoly on force could provide an example of alternative law. Hmm. Didn't you mention something about that kind of law being cheaper to access? j'