Classical Wisdom and Government

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They asked, "What is the best form of government for men and women to live under?"

My answer, consistent with The American Ideal, of securing the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, was:

You must know, “What is the proper role of government?” before asking “What is the best form of government” to perform that role.

Because government enforces its policies on its citizens, you must know what action of a person or group deserves to be met by use of government force. A person or group only deserves to be subject to government force if that person or group interferes, or tries to interfere, with the action of a citizen without getting that citizen’s voluntary consent.

The “proper role of government” is then to prevent or punish that person or group. “The best form of government” is one that enshrines the right of each individual person to live one’s life in voluntary cooperation with others.

Tags: liberty rights government voluntary consent

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Chris Price on Dec 8, 2023 6:22 AM

Thank you, Robert. This is the kind of post we were hoping to attract in this group. Thoughtful, faithful to the vision of the Founders, and relevant to the times in which we find ourselves.

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