2007-07-20 08:51:23 · 5 answers · asked by Raymond L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The government has a right to tell me that I cannot intentionally or negligently hurt another citizen. That is part of the "police power" of the government.
2007-07-20 09:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define.
Gov. can tell u if you are harming others in some way (including self).
Constitution gives them that right.
Our problem is that the gov via the congress have gone too far in assuming things at federal level that belong to state..
2007-07-20 15:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by pcreamer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophers have given a great many answers - some have already been quoted - but what it actually boils down to ultimately is that the State has the only legitimate monopoly on the use of violence on other people.
2007-07-20 16:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google the words "social contract". The classic sources for such theory are Hobbes and Locke.
2007-07-20 15:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all do when we elect them
2007-07-20 17:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋