Quote Originally Posted by Chex View Post
The government is, then similar to a corporation. The government has vested interest in protecting the rights of the people it serves. Corporations are in the business to be of public service. Corporations rely upon its charter to protect not only itself but also the people it serves. The same situation exists for the congress.
I contend that government serves its own interest.
I also contend that government protects property, not people.
Further, government serves the purpose of militarizing, acquisition of resources, subjugation of populations, and revenue collection.