Quote Originally Posted by JMS View Post
JimR, I believe where our true difference lies is that you see Government as a force for good and I see Government as a necessary evil.
Indeed. Or rather, I see government as a POTENTIAL force for good, but all too often a tool of evil.
I'm actually relieved, Mark, that you at least think it's necessary. Far too many Libertarians (I'm assuming that is what you are? Forgive me if I'm wrong) are much too close to anarchists for my comfort.

I certainly understand the appeal of less government, the freedom to do as I see fit with my money and my life, but there are far too many NON-governmental forces that would take those very things away without the government's prevention...

Funny. Am I too naive, or too cynical?