> Would it not be better to have governments make the best decisions they can for their people, and also teach the people why these decisions are best? Why are

> Would it not be better to have governments make the best decisions they can for their people, and also teach the people why these decisions are best? Why are you assuming that governments are capable of making good decisions? I'm serious - name three politicians who you would trust to make important decisions about your life? On the off chance that you're the first who has a list that long, what makes you think that said politicians will be in charge?