Coercion by force seems counter to pacifism. (Coercion by psychology seems also counter, but more esoteric.)

The State, by definition, is explicitly given the power to coerce. Explicit use of coercive power is only one way in which the power is used. Merely posessing the power, and the ability to exercise it, is itself coercive.

Can a pacifist coherently embrace the idea of The State?