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The opponents to your argument would state "one life is too many". The retort is then usually the Benjamin Franklin quote "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

Finally it ends with 'do you trust current authority?' and depending upon the social circle you will get various answers.

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The entire foundation of the US system of government is built on distrust of all forms or authority.

"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence it is force! Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action."

The US was setup to protect individuals from both government and the majority. Sadly through out history we have lost respect for this separation of powers resulting is elimination of many checks and balances that where builtin to the system

Short answer... No I do not trust any government, or authority. Nobody should

> The opponents to your argument would state "one life is too many".

Cough cars, police officers, food that doesn't taste like grass and cardboard, cough, cough.

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