Right now the government steals a lot from the rich, steals a lot from the middle class...they're just really good at stealing people's money.

But, without government, wouldn't mobs of people steal more? Sure people can come up with their own private security forces but there are a lot of people in this world. If the "majority" wants your money...they'll take it. Sure they might go after easier targets first but eventually they'll go after everyone.

Does the government play a useful role in appeasing folks by stealing for them at a predictable pace?

I'm not saying it's right, just talking about the reality of it.