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_: Why does the government engage in anti-property rights policies that hurt the environment? For example, the government overturned the common law precedent that polluters could be sued by the owners of property which they destroyed. The government also declares that forests are "public property," which leads to extinctions because nobody owns … [Read more...] about Why does the government engage in anti-property rights policies that hurt the environment?

Brad: Why do liberals and conservatives believe that government needs to intervene to fix problems it created? The liberals advocate all kinds of domestic government interventions to fix problems that were actually created by previous government interventions (as sound economics proves). The conservatives advocate more government interventions … [Read more...] about Why do liberals and conservatives believe that government needs to intervene to fix problems it created?

Steve G: Why is there a government? Why is there a government? And why are there taxes?   Answers and Views: Answer by ShivA government exists to keep things "In order". As for taxes, they pay for things you don't, like building hospitals and making roads.Answer by Jose GalisteoGovernment makes laws to keep peace and order,and taxes are to … [Read more...] about Why are there a government and taxes?

confused: goverNment ?? contracts between individuals and buisnesses are part of A. federal law B. constitutional law C. criminal law D. civil law Answers and Views: Answer by J-DubD … [Read more...] about goverNment ??

Janaman: How much of government income from taxes is wasted or stolen through bribery and corruption? What percentage of SA government revenue is being inappropriately spent or stolen by thugs in government in the RSA? Today I read that a mayor in Kwazulu, who has a fast food dependency, is getting all his food paid for by the state, illegally of … [Read more...] about How much of government income from taxes is wasted or stolen through bribery and corruption?

giggletam: How does a person begin to understand politics? I'm clueless about politics, or how our country really works. I want to know more, but am not interested in anything too deep or complicated, just yet. A college class is not an option, but are there any good reads or websites anyone can recommend to get me started? Answers and … [Read more...] about How does a person begin to understand politics?