11-04-2008, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Nwolfe35  What do you think the purpose and/or function of government is? | I believe as John Stuart Mill stated in "On Liberty":
"...the sole end for which mankind are warranted, individually or collectively in interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number, is self-protection. That the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others." |
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