More accurately, laws increased as "rights" of individuals overtook their
sense of obligation.

Paranoia noted.

"Young Carpenter" wrote in message
...
Hmmm
Makes me think of a statement I heard yesterday made by a founding father.
It Started out "This government was made for a moral people....." The
basic
Gist is our government was designed to keep a basically honest people
honest. As soon as The dishonest people became prevalent (E.g.
monopolies,
unfair employers) the Laws/regulations in the book grew in number.