Community Quote by Anonymous
““In estimating what amount of power would be requisite to secure the objects of government, we must take into the reckoning, what would be necessary to defend the community against external, as well as internal dangers. Government must be able to repel assaults from abroad, as well as to repress violence and disorders within. It must not be overlooked, that the human race is not comprehended in a single society or community. The limited reason and faculties of man, the great diversity of language, customs, pursuits, situation and complexion, and the difficulty of intercourse, with various other causes, have, by their operation, formed a great many separate communities, acting independently of each other. Between these there is the same tendency to conflict—and from the same constitution of our nature—as between men individually; and even stronger—because the sympathetic or social feelings are not so strong between different communities, as between individuals of the same community.””
About This Quote
Governments must allocate power to defend against both external threats and internal disorder, recognizing humanity's diverse, fragmented societies.
In simple terms: Governments need power to protect from outside and inside, respecting human diversity.
Key Takeaway
Balance security with respect for diverse communities.
Themes
security
diversity
governance
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- international relations
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
political theory
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can security be maintained without eroding freedoms?
- What mechanisms foster cooperation among diverse groups?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on security can suppress civil liberties.
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