Taoist Thoughts

“A government's only actions should be for the benefit of the people, otherwise leave them alone.”

“A tolerant government's people are comfortable and honest. An intolerant government causes people to be desperate and deceptive.”

“@Bella_Steel The US government should not be able to restrict the expression of personal opinions of ANY of its citizens, employees included”

“@Bella_Steel The sad part is these were posts made by government employees on their personal Facebook page. Serious 1st Amendment issue.”

“Imagine if the US government spent that $467 million a day improving the welfare of its own citizens.”

“RT @madebyhippies: When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty". - Thomas Jefferson”

“The purpose of a government is to protect the welfare of its people, not to satisfy their beliefs.”

“@smellett71 And you see it the responsibility of citizens to ensure a government does that.”

“@smellett71 Our fundamental disagreement is that I do not believe a government is meant to reflect and enforce beliefs. :)”

“@smellett71 So you believe people should give up their rights at the whim of governments who makes laws to do so?”

“@smellett71 If your government says "a man may not marry a man" is your answer "deal with it or leave?"”

“@smellett71 Who chooses what is vice? If your government says having you face uncovered in public is immoral, will you agree?”

“@smellett71 A government does not need to legislate morality in order to have set boundaries for an orderly society.”

“@smellett71 Government imposed morality doesn't foster respect & caring, but rather provides a justification for oppression.”

“A government that tries to enforce morality drives its people to vice.”

“Any religion, government or point of view who's stance must be enforced through the use of violence cannot advocate peace.”

“Government should be the product of society, not society being a product of the government.”