I used to feel that way to, now I've embraced it. Used to be a strong libertarian until I educated myself. Realized that that most of the "bad" stuff the government is reported to do is in response to either people intentionally acting like assholes or to prevent commies from doing commie shit.
Yeah, discipline has to come from somewhere. If people lack self-discipline, broader society will demand external discipline be imposed. Liberty requires restraint in its exercise.
Or "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.", if you prefer.
I used to feel that way to, now I've embraced it. Used to be a strong libertarian until I educated myself. Realized that that most of the "bad" stuff the government is reported to do is in response to either people intentionally acting like assholes or to prevent commies from doing commie shit.
Yeah, discipline has to come from somewhere. If people lack self-discipline, broader society will demand external discipline be imposed. Liberty requires restraint in its exercise.
Or "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.", if you prefer.