One side of the American psyche wants

“One side of the American psyche wants smaller government, lower taxes, and more choices for individuals, even if those choices increase risk. The other wants a strong social safety net to protect the weakest among us, even if it costs more to minimize risk.”

— Ron Fournier

Author: Ron Fournier
Category: government
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What is government itself but the greatest

“What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.”

— James Madison

Author: James Madison
Category: government
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We need religion as a guide. We

“We need religion as a guide. We need it because we are imperfect. Our government needs the church, because only those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring to democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive.”

— Jeff Miller

Author: Jeff Miller
Category: government
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