GR

Wane, to quote Rousseau the "Social Contract" is a double edged sword that can take man to the despot, king or where ever he chooses. "Under bad governments, this equity is only apparent and illusory; it serves only to keep the pauper in his poverty, and the rich man in the position that he has usurped...." It is our diligence that keeps the balance, and logic that cuts through the demagoguery used to enslave the population. The second part of that quote goes to the use of rules to prevent people from rising up in power and wealth. Without rules there is no corruption, and the greater restrictions the more the populous is kept in its place... The first step to change is to ask why, to doubt and question as we apply logic and reason. From there we can see what change is necessary. We choose what "Social Contract" we have and can choose to change it as we see fit. Our Founders changed it from King George, but have we gone back down that road?