Checks and balances, or balanced limitations. sustain all fragile systems, including the ones you wish ended. Mutual constraint is an overlooked explanation for the origins and nature of life.

January 27, 2006 Checks, Balances and the Duty to Filibuster No one runs for the U.S. Senate on the slogan: “Elect me and I will maintain the status quo.” No one runs for the U.S. Senate ...

So we've reached the crossroads: Checks and balances, or a blank check? What kind of nation are we? Are we informed citizens, or sheep?