The Purpose of Government

A correct understanding of the purposes of government furnishes a remedy for erroneous and dangerous ideas threatening this country. Government is instituted for the common benefit, maintaining order, and protecting life, liberty, and property. To secure liberty is the main business of governments and the reason for their institution. - Blackstone. Paternalism. - The paternalism of communism which provides both property and subsistence for the individual is not a proper function of government. It results only in individual irresponsibility.