[betty boop]

If strict individualism by itself is unbalanced, it must be balanced by some form of collectivism.

Hank, this statement is a nonsequitur: The conclusion does not follow from the premise. In my view, "strict individualism," or "unbalanced individualism," leads to personal and social disorder. When conditions of disorder on a mass scale obtain historically, as they did in ancient Athens, and as they arguably do now, inevitably the tyrant steps in on the pretext of "restoring order." If conditions are bad enough, the populace (in its disorder) may actually welcome the tyrant. But not all tyrants are collectivists.

[Alamo-Girl]

I agree! Thanks for the heads up!

[Hank Kerchief]

In my view, "strict individualism," or "unbalanced individualism," leads to personal and social disorder.

How can it possibly do that. Remember, a strict individualist is self-sufficient and never uses coercion against anyone else. Tell me how that leads to personal and social disorder.

Hank