Rather than being the wagon or the puller of the wagon, the government should be the handle. It's just a tool to provide a means for leaders to lead a society.

Rather than being the wagon or the puller of the wagon, the government should be the handle. It's just a tool to provide a means for leaders to lead a society. The role of government, when it comes to minority rights, can act like a big fat rock under the wagon wheel though. As well it should.