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To: xzins; Alex Murphy; HarleyD; Dr. Eckleburg; Gamecock; Lee N. Field

There is no way to compare Smith with Jones.

You miss the point. Insofar as Smith is accountable to no one, he is no different than Jones. The heart is evil, and even good men placed in positions of unlimited power are subject to temptation and fall and abuse and tyranny.

60 posted on 10/09/2009 3:29:27 PM PDT by topcat54 ("Don't whine to me. It's all Darby's fault.")

To: topcat54; xzins; P-Marlowe; Alex Murphy; Gamecock; HarleyD; Lee N. Field

Insofar as Smith is accountable to no one, he is no different than Jones. The heart is evil, and even good men placed in positions of unlimited power are subject to temptation and fall and abuse and tyranny.

Amen!

This truth was known by our founding fathers, and this is the very reason they believed so strongly in a separation of powers, and in a government equipped with checks and balances -- because all men are fallen and the heart is self-deceived.

Is it any wonder our liberal churches and liberal government today preach a free, unfettered will and a basic heart of goodness?

"Just tell 'em what you want 'em to see."

61 posted on 10/09/2009 3:38:57 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)

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