
“The tribe was of one mind when it came to fundamental beliefs, values, and virtues. If you shared the warmth of the fire, you were a welcomed member of the tribe and deserving of ethical treatment and hospitality. Those that lurked in the darkness be damned. This was the order by which we were raised.
Today, we’ve relinquished our reliance on the tribe and its social structure in exchange for the state and its structure. While this expanded our potential, it also weakened the ability to hold onto our traditions and values. The vast bureaucracy of democratic government invites too many into a position of authority; too many with too many beliefs, or lack thereof. It distempers the culture and renders our values malleable. It distorts the division of “usâ€� and “them.”
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The Way of Free Men: A Manual for Resisting Tyranny
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