Sorry for the info-dump. I don’t post much on FR compared to what I once did; when I do post, it’s either something short and sweet for sheer fun, or a big blast like that one.
Feel free to ignore it; it’s all just my opinion, anyway.
Don’t apologize.
It’s interesting to see the tip of an unfamiliar philosophical thread. That’s why I feel out of depth. You are bringing in a long, a very old, (ancient) way of looking at God, Government, responsibilities. I am aware of it, but not educated in it. You could take an entire course in political philosophy and write a thesis. I don’t have the background to fully understand the argument, but I am aware of it.
So thank you for posting that. It was sheer fun!