I wish people would stop electing rulers, but if there's going to be elections then Let's at least give them some semblance of legitimacy. I'm with Spooner. I think they should be public affairs and voters

You've got it backwards. Humans become less civilized when governments becomes more powerful. Most just give themselves a moral pass on the violence because they're one step removed via taxation(theft).

I've been eating farm-raised pork for a couple years. There's really nothing better, especially home-cured and smoked bacon fresh from the smoker, no frying needed. Your meat looks amazing Sean. I wish