Tyranny is any political system (whether absolute monarchy or fascism or
communism) that does not recognize individual rights (which necessarily include
property rights). The overthrow of a political system by force is justified
only when it is directed against tyranny: it is an act of self-defense against
those who rule by force. For example, the American Revolution.
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