People give up some liberty in exchange for some protection of their remaining rights.
The Persians built a system of well maintained roads which facilitated the rapid transit of military and government personnel. One particular road was called the Royal road that stretched from Sardis to Susa . The Persians established way stations at intervals equipped with fresh horses for the King's messenger.
The Assyrian system of communication was so efficient and effective that a provincial governor anywhere in the empire except Egypt could ask a question and receive an answer within a week.
First president of the u.s hehehe
