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RE: Politicians do not have a MENTAL DISEASE...They are Healthy!
I think there is too much hate for government and politicians, as many run charities and help others a lot. Look for the stories and you will find them. Its just some bring a bad name to it. Its not all bad, but its not all sunshine and rainbows either. One should take a balanced approach. So called 'Anarchists' have a misguided stance when they say 'all' forms of governance are wrong etc etc. Without the history of government our society would not be what it is today, so it is obviously done more good than harm. People should remember this and look for positive stories surrounding politics and government as well and not just the negative ones.
"Without the history of government our society would not be what it is today, so it is obviously done more good than harm." Conversely, despite the history of government, our society is where it is today. Imagine how far advanced we would be if we didn't have government to hold us down.
Your theory that it has "obviously done more good than harm" is baseless.
My statements are based on my perceptions, which are true for me. Everything has a balance to it. Two sides. Hypothetical ideas like "Imagine how far advanced we would be if we didn't have government to hold us down." are baseless and useless. What is fact is what has been, and one should respect it for what it has brought into being. Government has allowed a economic market to form that allowed the creation of all kinds of miraculous things. War and death and needed in order for things to progress, obviously, as that is what happened and continues to happen. So you cannot deny what is. It is axiomatic, it requires no proof.
I will agree both assertions are basically without support. I cannot say we would be further advanced without government because that would be conjecture. Likewise, you cannot honestly say government has done more good than harm when you do not have anything to compare it too. The sad situation here is we have not had the opportunity to explore a world with no government to determine whether that government has done more harm than good.
I agree that your statements, as well as many others, are based on perceptions and experiences in life. However to say war and death are needed in order for things to progress, obviously, is far from honest. Just because something continues to happen, does not make it right or good. Further, your statement that government allowed an economic market to form that allowed the creation of all kinds of miraculous things is disingenuous. It is fairly common knowledge that crony capitalism is a result of government interaction in the market. The fact remains all kinds of miraculous things have and will be created despite government.
I do wish you the best.
One cannot deny what is. So its best to look at both sides and appreciate how both good and bad push life forward along its path, like the two pedals on a bike.
I also wish you the best brother :)