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Old 01-04-2002, 10:51 AM   #36
dave
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So what you're saying, then, is that because governments are made up of people, they make mistakes and are plagued by human characteristics, and are therefore imperfect?

To which, I would say "That is correct".

[quote]The one common thing about governments is that they exploit the people.

What is a government? How do we define such a thing?

Were Native American leaders considered to be governing of their tribes? I think that's what I'd consider them. Yet, I don't believe they worked to exploit their people.

I think what I'd say is this:

Government is inherently flawed because it is, and should be, made up of human beings. However, government is, at worst, a necessary evil, because of the protection it offers its people and the bargaining power, for a nation, that comes with the citizens' will as a collective whole.

Your original question was something to the effect of "Is government necessary?"

My answer to you is "Stop taking advantage of anything being furnished by the government for 6 months and then get back to me."
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