But just now the people have reached a condition of utter indifference respecting religion. They don't care for it. They don't care to build it up or tear it down. They don't care whether it is good or bad. They don't care anything about it.
Some regret this state of things; we rejoice in it. It shows that the people are thinking, and when the people think long enough they will find what is true and right.
If
If the government can carry a letter across the continent for two cents, why cannot it send a telegraphic message correspondingly cheap?
If the government can build and manage a navy, why cannot it build and operate a railroad?
If the government can run the treasury department, why cannot it run the banks?
If the government can maintain an army of soldiers in idleness, why cannot it support an army of laborers at some useful occupation?
If the government can serve at less cost than private corporations, why does it not do so?