To: esquirette
If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.Madison in Federalist No. 51 adresses 2 points. The need for government and the need for "Controls" (chains) on government.
43 posted on
05/22/2010 8:00:49 AM PDT by
Texas Fossil
(Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.)
To: Texas Fossil
Thanks. I must read the Federalist Papers. We all should, really.
60 posted on
05/22/2010 9:57:32 AM PDT by
esquirette
("Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee." ~ Augustine)
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