A good idea is a good idea, irrespective of who said it.  Does that mean, in an open society, we are always on our guard against subversive ends and means? When a certain piece of legislation is adopted, are we able to project it's effect in the long run. How about two pieces of legislation? Especially, when in hindsight these appear to strengthen themselves? (e.g immigration policy reform and welfare) And the "we" indeed is "we", those who make the body politic in any given jurisdiction.