"Every prince hath prerogative power to range off list for one or two items at the grocery store and when done for the benefit of the community is never questioned." John Locke, Second Treatise of Government, ch. XX, Of paternal prerogative power
@ShalMarriott A semi-paradoxical suggestion: Yes, learn about Voegelin if you have time—since you won't know for sure whether he should be ignored until you've learned enough about him to judge him (accurately)!
A sweeping romance like none other … they were separated by species, geological epochs, and political views, but nothing could keep them apart … it was the love story of a generation.