Power and control are magnets for human beings. Anyone “dialed in” to our world today can see the magnetic attraction in industry, education, media, and politics. Our Founders knew this, so they structured our government with horizontal separation of powers (legislative, executive, judicial) and vertical boundaries (local, state, and national government) to keep power from consolidating. They cautioned us that we had to remain a moral people if we wanted to remain free. This is not just a suggestion, but a fundamental requirement for the preservation of our freedom. Power and Control: There's a Process to Keep It In Check All of the above begs the question, what if we “go off the rails?” What if we give in to the allure for power and control rather than doing what is right for the citizenry? What if we care more about personal power and control instead of advocating for the nation’s general welfare? The answer: lawlessness happens. When laws are passed, they must go …
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