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So my g/f's 8 yr old was doing homework, and wanted to quiz me on a few of his questions. He asked, I answered, then he told me what the book said:
Why does the government make laws?
My answer: The government doesn't make laws, the people do. Regardless, laws are made to prevent a person or group of people from violating the rights of others.
The book: To keep the people safe. :?
What is the difference between private property and public property?
My answer: Private property is owned by a person or a group of people. It is part of their wealth. Public property is owned by all of the people, therefore everyone has access to it. However, the people must be responsible for it so it is maintained and available to everyone.
The book: Private property is owned by a person or a group of people for their own use. Public property is owned by the government, and the people are normally granted free access to it. :?
Anyone else see a horrible pattern here?
So my g/f's 8 yr old was doing homework, and wanted to quiz me on a few of his questions. He asked, I answered, then he told me what the book said:
Why does the government make laws?
My answer: The government doesn't make laws, the people do. Regardless, laws are made to prevent a person or group of people from violating the rights of others.
The book: To keep the people safe. :?
What is the difference between private property and public property?
My answer: Private property is owned by a person or a group of people. It is part of their wealth. Public property is owned by all of the people, therefore everyone has access to it. However, the people must be responsible for it so it is maintained and available to everyone.
The book: Private property is owned by a person or a group of people for their own use. Public property is owned by the government, and the people are normally granted free access to it. :?
Anyone else see a horrible pattern here?