I'll side-step the "inadvertent" bit. For me, the important thing is that citizens should never support any politician who promotes a bad thing.
"Oh, we're in a pinch, so we have to ..."
"It's temporary ..."
"It's just this one time ..."
"It will be done responsibly ..."
Politicians should follow the principles of the Constitution. Always. Without exception. Government power should be LIMITED.
Doesn't matter which party or which person. If they're expanding government power, they are not our friends. Inadvertent or not.
Good post (#13). I really can’t argue with any of it.
Well said.