[Chemist_Geek]

If thousands of years of governmental abuse of power is not enough to convince you

...then why even have governments at all?

Oh, yes, that's right, governments are OK when they're beating up on people you don't like.

[monday]

"Oh, yes, that's right, governments are OK when they're beating up on people you don't like."

Not at all. I believe in civil liberties for all. Even those who disagree with me. As Thomas Paine stated at the founding of America, "Government is a necessary evil, at best; at worst, an intolerable one." and to quote Thomas Jefferson, "the government which governs least, governs best."

Unfortunately, todays politicians have forgotten that wisdom. They have a plan for everything and believe in the power of government to create a Utopian society. This has failed every time it has been tried, but unfortunately politicians are slow learners. With few exceptions such as Rep. Ron Paul, most are either retarded or brain dead.