I agree that this is the expected behavior of government. Governments are run by people after all and reflect their own strengths and deficiencies. I think it’

I agree that this is the expected behavior of government. Governments are run by people after all and reflect their own strengths and deficiencies. I think it’s always a bad thing though. Modern governments are so powerful, their actions impact millions. I like your point that each generation has a myth about “being the chosen people”. I think we stand to make the same mistakes as our ancestors, it’s just the impact of those mistakes are now widespread.