>>>>But you're missing the point, Alan. It is because the government knows best and is there to protect business people and workers from running their business - or offering their labor as they see fit. Without mandates from government - which knows best and probably has the benefit of experts and studies - there is little chance of enlightenment among the unannointed.
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>>>>Perhaps someday the US will evolve to the point where Washington (or, even better, a One World Government ) will guide us in all things but I am not optimistic as we seem adamant in our ignorance and refuse to follow so many good examples from more enlightened societies (though the results of our upcoming election will probably be a step in the right direction)
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>>>Ahh but the Messiah will change all that!
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>>Ceterum censeo, Carthaginem esse delendam.
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>Yeah - if he takes the White House, that will likely come to pass.

I was referring to Marcus Portia Cato's habit of mentioning that every time in the Senatus Romanus, without absolutely any connection to what was the topic discussed.