Government is not a game, but the same concepts and rules of
conduct should apply. Consider, if you will, that the
Constitution established a “limited government.” That is a
government of limited powers and activities. That set forth the
“rules” by which the government was to operate and the people
would participate. It was expected that all citizens would be
taught the rules; that they would learn them in school and
understand their responsibilities and “how the game was to be
played.” It became their responsibility as an adult to see that
they “lived by the rules” and elected only those individuals to
public office who also understood and agreed to abide by the
rules. In any sport, if you fail to comply with the rules of the
game, you are expelled, penalized or otherwise restricted in
your participation. Being sure that all participants conform to
the rules of the game is generally the responsibility of the
“referee” overseeing the game or sport. Such referees do not
“regulate” the game, or establish the ru