The purpose of government is to ensure the rights and safety of the governed.
By
Pantalonesdemuerto
on April 15, 2008
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I disagree with the way your claim is worded. There is always a tradeoff between freedom and safety. In my view we have swung too far toward safety and need to more emphasis on individual freedom.
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