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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory How much government control can a democracy permit?: 5 of 14

Even in a democracy, government is a necessary evil. Once the two wolves vote to eat that sheep, government makes sure the sheep is compliant. A famous Marxist once said that power comes from the end of a gun. And he was right. The ultimate power of government is the power to kill you where you stand. Even if you don't believe the policemen is good or just or right, most normal people will eventually do what the policemen says rather than risk getting shot. The violence inherent in government can be subtle. The Internal Revenue Service rarely threatens to blow your brains out. Rather they ...
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