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All of us. The purpose of government is to marshal these selfish urges such that we benefit as a whole. Whether or not that happens is a political problem. Th
by aaren 13y ago
All of us.
The purpose of government is to marshal these selfish urges such that we benefit as a whole.
Whether or not that happens is a political problem. That the political system can be captured by politically expedient interests is a political problem.
Of course gradstudent should throw a hissyfit, if it is in their interest - would you expect anything less?
- gradstudent 13y agoSpot on.
- dnautics 13y ago"The purpose of government is to marshal these selfish urges such that we benefit as a whole." I think a lot of people think that's what government should do, but you should really think hard about why that's a bad idea. Who is "we"? Who gets to really decide what is "benefit"? Who gets to decide what is "selfish"? And how can I be that person so that I can screw over gradstudent, and bring about benefits, which, oh by the way, also REALLY benefit my friends and family? Some animals are just.... More equal than others.
- aaren 13y ago> Who is "we"? society > Who gets to really decide what is "benefit"? society > Who gets to decide what is "selfish"? individuals > And how can I be that person ? society is not one person. > Some animals are just.... More equal than others. Which is why the pigs need constant replacement, power must be diffusely held and the executive must be separate from the judiciary.