When Government Is Wrong

Government is necessary. Albeit it is run by human beings. They have faults. Therefore, it is necessary to keep an eye on them whenever and as much as possible. We know that the citizenry is busy. They are busy with their daily tasks. They are busy making a living and attending to their families and their prioritized pursuits. Keeping an eye on government is not usually a high priority for most people. Nevertheless, as free people, we not only have the right, we have the responsibility. Here are three quotes by men with whom I agree. Basically, it all boils down to freedom. "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." Voltaire (1694-1778) "Men in authority will always think that criticism of their policies is dangerous. They will always equate their policies with patriotism, and find criticism subversive." Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) "I should, indeed, prefer twenty men to escape death through mercy, than one innocent to be condemned unjustly." Sir John Fortescue (1394-1476) English Jurist