[Spanky]

While protecting one's own interests is of top priority, we simply however cannot ignore the needs of others because of our interdependence of each other. If everyone behaves like an angel, government is unnecessary. Under this scenario, we will not need laws, policies or regulations since no one would steal, cheat, hurt others, exploit others, or ruin the environment. However, we are not angels! If corporations are allowed to operate freely without any restrictions, they would put out unsafe products, disregard the environment, and victimize the employees in the interest of profitability or greed. In short, we must care about the common good or the general welfare.