I think governments are the cancer of civilization.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker views governments as harmful to civilization.
- In plain terms
- Governments are cancer to civilization.
- What can you take from it?
- Question the role and harm of governing institutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does government protect?
- What replaces government?
Another view
Governments also provide essential order and services.
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