In The Second Treatise on Government John Locke characterizes the state of nature as the ability of an individual to live freely and abide exclusively by the laws of nature. Therefore, there is no such thing as private property, man-made laws, or a monarch. Locke continues to say that property is a common good; where all human beings have the right to own and work while considering consuming in moderation without wasting. Civil and political societies are non-existent until one accepts the idea that they will adhere to man-made laws, respect the rules within the community, allow the possibility of appointing men of power, and interact in the commercial circle for the sake of the people . Locke goes further to state that this could be null and void if the governing body extended its power to achieve absolute government. Here Locke opens the conversation to the natural right to rebel against the governing body. I personally and wholeheartedly agree with Locke's principles, his idea that all human beings have the natural right to liberty and the authority to question their own government on the basis that civil liberties are being jeopardized . As a result, throughout history there have been many corrupt governments, authoritarian regimes, controlling monarchies, and unstable dictators demonstrating Locke's principles that once the population feels that life is being ignored, the majority will organize and overturn the system of oppressors in the name of freedom. For example, our founding fathers rejected England's tax law, so they declared their liberties in writing, and when ignored, simply rebelled. As we know, the colonies were successful and we now live in the great nation known as the “United States of America.” In Haiti, his argument highlights the absolute reason why property is used exclusively to produce goods and provide services by cultivating one's own land or building infrastructure; however excessive use of one's land presents what Locke calls waste, while consumption of goods for trade can lead to barter and wealth. The introduction of wealth creates the motivation for people to feel obligated to protect their wealth, which brings us back to the concept of entering a civil or political society for security. Locke believes that civil and political society can guarantee the stability, security and social structure of any given society; but emphasizes that if the government becomes tyrannical or corrupt, only the people will exercise their right to question authority and overthrow it if necessary. Works Cited (Macpherson, 1980)