From: bowman@montana.com   
      
   On Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:23:56 -0500, c186282 wrote:   
      
   >    In any case, the subject was "governments" ... and a note that   
   >    'herding humans' is incredibly difficult.   
   >    While we may WANT "kinder and gentler", maybe it's not always   
   >    POSSIBLE. Humans easily, quickly, trend towards anarchy.   
      
   I naturally lean toward anarchism/libertarianism. However after observing   
   the circus for all these years I also see the place for authoritarian   
   governments lest humanity sinks to the lowest common denominator. If it   
   hasn't already. The gene pool needs a few tons of chlorine.   
      
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