Yet another religious cult raided

[kandrathe]

Isn't it one of the founding principle of the United States that the government exists exactly for the purpose of its people being free? Wasn't that the original "declaration" about self-evident rights that started the whole ball rolling?

Well, sure. I was being a bit facetious. They are free, and they have chosen within their understanding to remain yoked. So, then, is it the governments job to make them smell the coffee? Or, is it enough for us to offer it to them if they would like to have it? I think the latter. Yes, DOI states that people are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of <strike>property</strike> happiness... In the founders view it is God who is the guarantor of liberty, not the government. Our government was built to be in harmony with the Judeo/Christian philosophy, not to enforce it, and not in opposition to it. My view is that government's role is to provide each person the framework within which they can be free, not to enforce freedom upon every individual.

So, in regards to FLDS or other such organizations; the governments role is to insure that persons are not restrained from leaving their communities if they so choose. And, the government should ensure the citizens of these communities abide by the laws of the land.