Everyone has their own passions, ambitions and their own ideals. Some are oriented toward art and others toward sports; some are vegetarians and others enjoy hunting; some are liberal and others frugal; there is nothing wrong with either side but they simply enjoy and want others to enjoy what they do. It is in our nature to want others to emulate us and to emulate those we admire. The trouble is that as each personality is different so will their heroes be different.
We all have a desire for Utopia, but the definition depends on personal preferences. We run into the practical side that sees that personal interests also need to be addressed. Regardless of the political persuasion of a person, there are passions that influence their decisions. We have numerous passions and objectives in our own minds and if the passions didn’t have the governing part called reason we would be confused animals. It is the same for a group of people. Everyone will have different passions and objectives and they have to settle on certain common rules that pertain to everyone. This principle has Little to do with a majorities, but applies to everyone equally. What are the things everyone would want to be protected? The difference between suggestions and laws is that laws have enforcement for hire to make sure they are obeyed. There is always a negative part when it comes to government regardless of what is presented. An idea in the private or free area of our lives in a free society, cannot be forced on others. We cannot be forced to give to a certain charity or buy a certain product. If we refuse, no one is going to come and force us with the threat of jail or fines.
So when it comes to forming a government and making laws, the more areas that are covered by law, the more divisive government becomes. Each area that is put under the authority and force of a government becomes an area of interest for special groups with the associated passion. Rather than leaving areas of personal interest alone so personal drive can be applied, special interest groups are formed instead. The officials of the government, regardless how they arrive in office, have to pander to these groups. There are areas that should be addressed commonly and others left to the individual. The struggle is between individuality and commonality. If something is left for the individual, it doesn’t mean it becomes absent in a society. It is just absent from lawmaking and the special interest news.                                                                                                          What areas are best left out of the enforcement realm and what areas do we cede over to it? As far as passions go, they are diverse and we should respect others views. Our views become contentious when they become a part of the universal application of government. For example, laws that favor sports will be contentious to those who are interested in art so it is better to leave the interests of both out of our universal laws. The ultimate goal is to have the common areas we have ceded addressed effectively. To be against adding areas that might be the passion of others isn’t being contentious but it is showing the character trait of good stewardship. Good stewardship can be lonely since it isn’t nearly exciting as a cause, but it is necessary to allow anything good to continue.