Governance

Etymologically, 'govern-mental' means to rule the mind.

In the Most Dangerous Superstition, Larken Rose says: “The distinguishing feature of 'government' is that it is thought to have the moral *right* to give and enforce commands. [...] What distinguishes a street gang from 'government' is how they are perceived by the people they control."

‘The Most Dangerous Superstition’ is the idea of "authority," which includes all belief in "government."

Who, what and where is ‘the government’? Does a sovereign being need 'governing' at all?

Is it a good idea for many people to give up their rights to a few and let them make all the decisions without asking the people’s opinion on anything?

John Locke (1632 - 1704) was a British philosopher.

In The Second Treatise of Government, he argues that the people are sovereign and defines how legitimate government works regarding natural rights and the social contract. He wanted everyone to use reason to find the truth rather than accept what the authorities say, and he opposed authoritarianism.

Thus:

In the Social Contract, people agree to give up some freedom in exchange for protection and security, and also to consent to some laws in exchange for the protection of those laws.

Natural Laws let people flourish by using reason to determine what is true, and the legitimate functions institutions can perform for both the individual and society for its material and spiritual well-being.

If the system was not just, either the smarter and stronger would take others' lives, freedoms or property, or the weaker people would join together and take the rights of the smarter and stronger people.

It is clear which group is in control. Furthermore, politics and governance go hand in hand. If one is corrupt, both are corrupt.

References

Media	Author/Director	Title
Book	Larken Rose	Most Dangerous Superstition