do you agree with this quote
"The purpose of the government is to enable the people to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not the governors."

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LandonGoma · Answer

Yes, I do.... Do you have another question about it?

WetCrustytenticle · Answer

i just wanna know what Thomas Jefferson means when he stated this

LandonGoma · Answer

I think he means that not everyone should have freedom, and how the government is nothing but screwing up everything....

WetCrustytenticle · Answer

ok thanks

LandonGoma · Answer

no problem

Ferrari · Answer

I do agree with this statement. Like @LandonGoma said, Thomas Jefferson means that not everyone should have freedom, but a little differently. He means that the people should have more rights than the government. This is what the Anti-Federalists believe. They believe that the government is already strong and does/did need a Bill of Rights. This is like the beginning of the U.S Constitution. "We the People".

LandonGoma · Answer

oh

RodWav3 · Answer

i dont agree sorry

candycove · Answer

Jefferson essentially meant that the focal point of government is to allow and maintain individuals to live in peace with autonomy and rights. Also, government is supposed to do what is best for the people, not the ones in power.