The consent of the governed

The Declaration of Independence asks and answers two fundamental questions about the nature of government, as understood by the people who founded America.  First, what is government for?  Second, from where does government derive its just powers?

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Which CD-2 GOP Candidate said “Government’s job is to provide opportunity for all”?

Again, I get stuff.  Last Thursday, the Cheshire County Republican Committee held a debate for the Republicans vying to be the NH GOP victor in the primary in September for CD-2.  What was brought to my attention was this line (video starts at 11:45 into the event):

“Government’s job is to provide opportunity for all of us.”

Let that sink in for a second.

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