Full Idea
Since the majority are, militarily speaking, likely to be the superior body, they must be allowed to rule by the ballot; for otherwise they will resort to force and throw society back into chaos.
Gist of Idea
Since the majority are much stronger, we need rule by ballot to prevent their rule by force
Source
Robert Paul Wolff (In Defence of Anarchism [1970], 2.4)
A Reaction
I'd never thought of this, and I find it persuasive. However, it seems to be a strong objection to the author's preferred anarchy. In ungoverned communities there will be regular majorities. How can we prevent them from enforcing their will?
Book Reference
Wolff,Robert Paul: 'In Defence of Anarchism' [Harper Torchbooks 1976], p.39