text:  This automatic gravitation of political power towards the center is an irresistible temptation of the human spirit, isn't it? We have to admit that. We have observed it time and again, from the centralization of power of all humanity at the Tower of Babel to the centralization of power in Israel when she asked for a king. Well, on the one hand, those in power want as few impediments to their will and ways as possible, ostensibly to do so much good for us.