In Africa, you often see that the difference between a village where everybody eats and a village where people starve is government. One has a functioning government, and the other does not. Which is why it bothers me when I hear people say that government is the enemy. They don't understand its fundamental role.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that government is essential for prosperity based on observations in Africa.
- In plain terms
- Good government helps people eat; bad government leads to hunger.
- What can you take from it?
- Government has a vital role in society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes government effective?
- Can communities thrive without it?
Another view
Government quality varies widely by context.
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