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But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. -- James Madison in Federalist 51
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Regulations and law do not guarantee good behavior either by citizens or government. Rather self-control, morality and ethical behavior are necessary. Our "friends" on the Left believe in the perfectibility of Government and forget that it is made up of people who have all of the same problems of the citizens that they seek to rule. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? - Who will watch the watchmen?