For most practical purposes, there are two types of people in the world: those who practice "win-win or no deal" (WWOND) and those who practice "win at any cost" (WAAC). Freedom only works when the majority consists of WWONDs. Government intervention is required to keep WAACs in check, given their propensity to lie, cheat and steal. When the government is run by WWONDs, the efforts of government are directed precisely that way. When the government is run by WAACs, kiss you freedom goodbye.