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Where I live the government is by, of, and for the people.

• s1artibartfast 3y ago
  Thats what I learned growing up, but it seems like time have changed and reversed it. Now people live by, for, and at the discretion of the government. There is no personal property, only what the government allows you temporarily posses.
  • harimau777 3y ago
    For what it's worth, I see it somewhat differently: People now live by, for and at the discretion of the corporations. The government is just a tool that the rich use to exert their will upon the people.
    • s1artibartfast 3y ago
      I would say the two sentiments are connected. If the role of the individual is to serve the needs of the government, it is easy to corporations to control the whims and goals of the government. The individual doesnt have to understand whys and wants of the government, just serve it. However, if the roles are reversed and the purpose of the government is to serve the individual, than each person can judge if their personal interests are being served. That is to say, I think the idea of people as a servant of the government is instrumental in corporate capture of the institution. The idea of serving a greater good, without voluntary consent, is just an exploit opportunity for capture by corporations or others. When people view the government as their servant, they just say no, I dont want that policy.
• eru 3y ago
  Ostensibly.