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Originally Posted by flyash
It amazes me how much faith people put in government to do the right thing and not abuse its powers. The history of nations is littered with abuse of power. It is a constant danger, and nations that cede too much power to the government are most at risk.
An armed, vigilant and skeptical citizenry is the best protection we have against government abuse of power.
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"It amazes me how much faith people put in government", and then complain about government conspiracies.
Political power is like heroin. Gotagotaotaotaota have it. Can'tcan'tcan'tcan'tcan't loose it.
But in the end, it is the people that are to blame. Starting about 17,000 years ago this country was settled by waves of motivated people. The dreams of our ancestors have died. We're soon to enter a new dark ages.
Could be a good time to read the Foundation series by Heinlein'
POP QUIZ
Who said " ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country."
A) George Washington
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Martin Luther King jr
D) Don't know
I'm betting that some will get it wrong.
And please don't give out the answer.