The Limits of Government

I believe that government has a very important role, but it's a limited role. We've been doing a terrible job on what ought to be the first function of government. And in that goal, you are aligned with John Stuart Mill. Not bad company. I want to show you what I've taken out of your book. You've quoted Millie. But stay with us individually or collectively. In interfering with the liberty of action of any of their number is self-protection. 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. Do I have the right to use force to prevent you from disposing of

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