According to Hobbes covenants, without the sword, are but words (Hobbes, 17), and the force of words being too weak to hold men to their covenants there are but two imaginable helps to strengthen iteither a fear of consequence of breaking their word, or a glory or pride in appearing not to need to break it (Hobbes, 15). Why does Hobbes think a coercive power like the state is necessary to solve collective action problems? Do you find his argument persuasive? Why or why not? You should consider drawing on Ross, Mackie, Locke (preferred), or Hume (preferred) in your response.