In the video about 3.50 blair says "being a politician is about changing the country in the way that you think is right for the country".
Not quite right. While I might personally like x to happen, it would be my duty to question whether this infringed the liberty of others or imposed conformity uneccessarily. It is not just about seeking a better country as you think it should be, but understanding the limitations of the state. We used to have such principled men in politics, now they all want to 'help' us.
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