>The fundamental point of being a country is to serve the common good, and to protect the life and liberty of your citizens. Important to recognize that this i

>The fundamental point of being a country is to serve the common good, and to protect the life and liberty of your citizens. Important to recognize that this is your worldview, and one I agree with, but it is not the only view available! There are other motivations for government to maintain the existence of the state which they govern. For example, for some governments the motivation is to maintain the current lifestyle of them and those around them, at the expense of the populace.