Government is something from which no man, woman, or child can escape. It greets us at birth, and it parts company with us not even at death but only after our estate, if we are fortunate enough to leave any, is settled. Therefore, while it is not a thrilling subject, how it works is a vital one. The word “government” comes to us through the Latin language from a Greek word borrowed by the Romans and meaning “to steer the ship.” “Govern,” therefore, does not mean to “command” in the sense that it applies to a master issuing orders to a slave. It implies rather guidance and direction.…
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