[jrherreid]

After all, the government is just the agent of the individual persons who are its citizens.

Exactly. And if you know anyone who doesn't pay his agent, let me know. I'd like an agent that works for free, too.

[sourcery]

Exactly. And if you know anyone who doesn't pay his agent, let me know. I'd like an agent that works for free, too.

How about an agent that works whether you wanted to hire him or not? And whose price is decided by him, and isn't negotiable? I'll be your agent on that basis--the fixed, non-negotiable price I charge is exactly my annual tax bill.