Quote Originally Posted by carl View Post
Now there is a philosophy to build an enduring legal tradition upon-if it doesn't hurt me or mine, it's ok.
Isn't this the traditional rationale for any good empire?

Not that the Somalis are exactly empire-building here.

I think the clear answer is that Puntland is being hurt because you have criminal entrepeneurs who are clearly using violent means to acquire capital that cannot be controlled or taxed by the state. Eventually they are inviting in foreign intervention if the problem grows worse.