Blog 2- Machiavelli and Rousseau

 

Blog 2 They Say I Say

They say:

The only form of government Rousseau would believe in or tolerate is Direct Democracy. He believed that it would give his people the freedom and their own expression, yet with the main rules that laws that everyone must follow. Rousseau believed in everyone having their birth rights and the power of everyone being born free and equal. If a ruler provides that for his people, then Rousseau would support them and be pleased by them. I definitely think a government that Rousseau believes in could exist, however I think a lot of people now don't want to change the way our government is today. 

I say:

I think Rousseau has a really good form of government and will help a lot of people do their own thing, however, i do think it could be a little too relaxed. Yes, they do have a set of rules or laws that are mandatory, but it wouldn't be for everyone and not all people would follow those rules. 

They say:

The Declaration of Independence implied people the right to revolt against the government that didn't give us our natural rights such as liberty and equality. I'm confident enough to say that I believe the Independance can justify the rebellion involving war, civil disorder, injustice, and death.

I say: 

In my opinion, the Declaration of independence is giving the community the right to believe in what they want while still allowing rules to follow. I think Jefferson would have also agreed with what Machiavelli had to say.