What is the purpose of Government?
In your opinion, what is the true purpose of government (in democratic/"free" societies)?
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godonlyknows · 31-35, M
@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout ikr, wtf? lol. There's like a small handful of (US) politicians who arent bought and paid for and thats about it.
quitwhendone · M
Read the preamble to the US Constitution. It explains the foreseen government's purpose well.
[quote] We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of ... [/quote]
[quote] We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of ... [/quote]
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godonlyknows · 31-35, M
@IstillmissEP The only role of the government is to "protect" us? What does that entail, in your opinion?
4meAndyou · F
Government administers law, which supposedly upholds civilization. They maintain schools so that teachers can provide a minimal education, and provide us with infrastructure such as bridges and roads. They support monetary exchange and determine the value of our currency.
But first and foremost, and IMO the MOST important function of our government is to keep their citizens safe.
But first and foremost, and IMO the MOST important function of our government is to keep their citizens safe.
1Dogma · F
to govern people, mandate rules and impose lots of taxes so they can earn more and enjoy their lives from hefty taxes.
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to govern and serve the people
godonlyknows · 31-35, M
@Dewms And what does that look like, in your view?
It's all well and good to say a government's job is to govern, but what does that really mean to you?
It's all well and good to say a government's job is to govern, but what does that really mean to you?