I will agree both assertions are basically without support. I cannot say we would be further advanced without government because that would be conjecture. Likewise, you cannot honestly say government has done more good than harm when you do not have anything to compare it too. The sad situation here is we have not had the opportunity to explore a world with no government to determine whether that government has done more harm than good.

I agree that your statements, as well as many others, are based on perceptions and experiences in life. However to say war and death are needed in order for things to progress, obviously, is far from honest. Just because something continues to happen, does not make it right or good. Further, your statement that government allowed an economic market to form that allowed the creation of all kinds of miraculous things is disingenuous. It is fairly common knowledge that crony capitalism is a result of government interaction in the market. The fact remains all kinds of miraculous things have and will be created despite government.

I do wish you the best.