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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.