Do you trust the government?

[implodinggoat]

Do you think that people should implicitly trust their government or should they attempt to limit their government's power over them whenever possible?

[TheloniousMONK]

I think, as with anyone else, the government should be trusted until proven untrustworthy. I feel the people (as a whole) shouldn't have to stand for anything they disagree with in the government. It's my opinion, credit it however you wish, that it's the responsibility of the populace to revolutionize their government/world when it behaves questionably. For example, the people of Iraq, IF they truly feel they are wronged in any way, it should up to them to set their government straight. Sure, it can be a long and bloody process, but that's how the American Revolution was and look at the end result! A government is not going to just kill all of its people to continue because the government is made up by people. Not only is it total genocide, but it's complete SUICIDE for them to do so.

[MarijuanaClock]

No.

[whitedragon-my]

I trust the government to an extent. I mean I'm pretty sure that I don't have to give some low ranking government offical my youngest daughter just so the army won't come and torture me. But I believe that the Government should try and stay out of our lives as much a possible, only intervening when things get out of hand. We should never give up our rights for ANY reason.

[RandomFreak]

Neither, it's never a good idea to totally trust your leaders without a touch of skepticism but that doesn't mean you should just limit the government's power at every turn either. Just keep an eye on them and act accordingly when they screw up.

[caseyizzle]

no i dont' trust the government i jsut think they want all our money that we work for and that otherwise we are nothing.

[Slizor]

Do you think that people should implicitly trust their government

I think people should trust their government until it is obvious they are untrustworthy.

As for the question of the topic. No, I do not trust the government.

[MarijuanaClock]

At 1/18/03 06:53 PM, Slizor wrote:

Do you think that people should implicitly trust their government

I think people should trust their government until it is obvious they are untrustworthy.

So basicly every gov't on this earth then? Haha =D

[Monkey-Lazer]

I don't trust the government in any way, execpt dounuts, have you seen them lately damn....lol, j/k, no i dont' trust them, i think there reading this right now, and if they are, *flips off secret service guy reading this* all you pompus assfucks, can suck my dick.

[implodinggoat]

At 1/18/03 06:53 PM, Slizor wrote:

Do you think that people should implicitly trust their government

I think people should trust their government until it is obvious they are untrustworthy.

As for the question of the topic. No, I do not trust the government.

Its funny that you are willing to entrust them with so much power then, because thats exactly what social engineering and socialist programs do. They give the government more and more power at the expense of the people.

[Slizor]

Do you think that people should implicitly trust their government

I think people should trust their government until it is obvious they are untrustworthy.

As for the question of the topic. No, I do not trust the government.

Its funny that you are willing to entrust them with so much power then, because thats exactly what social engineering and socialist programs do. They give the government more and more power at the expense of the people.

Clearly my answer does not warrent this pre-prepared response. Your question was more transparent than what's in Dubya's skull.

As Socialism and Communism require a good form of democracy by definition. And the point of a democracy is to influence and hold accountable the rulers.

[TheloniousMONK]

Lets use a little circle logic then, shall we, Slizor? You say you do not trust government, we say why do you support socialism then, you say it takes a lot of trust. Hmmmmmm... something seem not right about that?

[Slizor]

Lets use a little circle logic then, shall we, Slizor? You say you do not trust government, we say why do you support socialism then, you say it takes a lot of trust. Hmmmmmm... something seem not right about that?

I didn't say I don't trust government. I said I don't trust THE government. As in the current government. And I didn't say it take a lot of trust.

[implodinggoat]

At 1/19/03 02:03 PM, Slizor wrote:
Clearly my answer does not warrent this pre-prepared response. Your question was more transparent than what's in Dubya's skull.

Yes my intent was quite apparent. I guess it doesn't speek highly of you that you fell so easily for such an obvious ploy.

[implodinggoat]

At 1/19/03 05:40 PM, Slizor wrote:
I didn't say I don't trust government. I said I don't trust THE government. As in the current government. And I didn't say it take a lot of trust.

If you don't trust the current government why would you be willing to follow one that is entrusted with much more power (and thus control) than the current system?

[WolfSoldier]

I trust the government to an extent like someone said before me. The things they keep from us are for our own good others i dont know... Its like what MIB said a person is smart people are stupid

[Slizor]

If you don't trust the current government why would you be willing to follow one that is entrusted with much more power (and thus control) than the current system?

I don't trust the government because A) we have a weak form of democracy, unlike that of a socialist one and B) they have been proven untrustworthy many times.

[implodinggoat]

At 1/20/03 10:41 AM, Slizor wrote: I don't trust the government because A) we have a weak form of democracy, unlike that of a socialist one and B) they have been proven untrustworthy many times.

Ahhhh so you want a stronger form of Democracry.....one with more power and the ability to crush its citizens.

You know there is nothing I love more than having the government tell me how to live. It will be so great if there was a powerful socialist system in place. I wouldn't have to think any more. The government could start by telling me where to live and where to work and then they could move on to telling me what to feel and what to think....that would truly be a Utopia.

[Spike-J-Wolfwood]

Short answer, no. Long answer. Hell mother-fucking no.

[biggusdiccus]

Fucking goverment always telling me what to do....you know you can't even own a nuclaer weapon anymore?

America has truly lost its way.

[hater-dude]

fukt the goverment dude even though im not a scumbag hippie i hate the fuckin goverment look were it has goten us
i mean sometimes they actuallly make the right decision and yes sometims the fuck up so yea dont trust the government

[Oderus20]

There is no such thing as a government.
There is only people ruling over people.

[IamjustSci]

Regardless of how truthful and helpful and all in all a "good government" a ruling class is, is always has the potential to become corrupt, and thus we should always have a way to limit the power of those in charge.

[Nevah73]

One-word answer to topic title time:

No.

Yes, folks, that is a FLAT-OUT NO with no strings whatsoever attatched. Except when they talk about federal pie subsidies. Okay, one string attatched.

[PsychobillyClock]

I said it before and I'll say it again...

Sure you can trust the government! Just ask an Indian!

[PreacherJ]

Before you can answer this question, you must consider something...

What is the purpose of government? Well, it primarily exists to protect the weak. Now, all sorts of laws are in place, and the government does take steps to fuck you over, but our government is a helluva lot more trustworthy then a lot of other ones.

The government doesn't need to do much more for us. If 51% of the people go home happy and 49% go home sad, then the government has done thier job. The impracticality of the human culture stops the government from ever ruling effectively enough to please everybody. Let's face it- Short of becoming a fascist state, we'll never be ruled efficiently. We're all too whiny.

I'm not an advocate of fascism, but you have to admit-
Hitler took a devastated country, with no money, resources, or morale, and simply by taking away free will, and making the state superior to the individual, turned it into a world-threatening power.

So, if I can go out, work where I want, and get the money I need to survive, and for the occaisional beer run, I'm perfectly happy.

Yay Capitalism!

[Leap]

the gouvernment in the UK seams intent on turning us all into babies who can' do anything for ourselves.
This along with the fact that there are more spin-doctors' than ministers leads me to belive that the answer is no. Also how is it that the two most powerful countries on the plannet (USA UK) are run on by a retard and his pet monkey?

Peace

[lyricalgansta327]

At 1/17/03 09:52 PM, implodinggoat wrote: Do you think that people should implicitly trust their government or should they attempt to limit their government's power over them whenever possible?

I don't care, just tired of getting harassed by it.

[Anti-corruption]

government is set up in the past because monarchy is no longer in control of the civilisation.
lots of educated ppl wants to take control of country's situation. or worst, they want power, fame and money.

Monarchy is set up because a small group of money-hungry, power-hungry ppl lies to his fellowmen that they do this because they want to pave a glorious road for their civilisation.

Next, they decide what types of religion their fellowmen should worship in favour of the ruler's eyes.

[juggalo1]

no i really dont trust my goverment