What Is the Proper Role of Government?

It is inherent to human nature to crave power and likewise, to want to obey. Though these two characteristics may seem contradictory, I believe they are consistent with the foundations of government in general terms. Governments essentially support the "power in numbers" cliché; for what may be impossible for an individual to accomplish alone, may be conceivable, and even simple, for the organized, hierarchical institution of a government. Yet with great power undoubtedly comes opposition and conflict; in the face of change and development, certain values must be sacrificed. …