Problems in American Democracy

40. NO GOVERNMENT IS PERFECT.--All government is a compromise, in that it is adopted or created for the purpose of harmonizing the interests of the individual with the interests of the group. The types of government are numerous, varying with the character of the group, and with the particular conditions under which it exists. But we know of no government which is perfect: all have shortcomings, some very serious, others less so. There is nothing to be gained, therefore, by debating whether or not American government is imperfect.Williamson, Thames Ross is the author of 'Problems in American Democracy', published 2004 under ISBN 9781419143168 and ISBN 1419143166.