Hobbes or Locke?

Although you have not yet reached the age of 20, you have all enjoyed plenty of chances to observe human beings and their behaviors. Do you agree with Thomas Hobbes, the political philosopher who viewed humans as selfish beasts who need to be ruled by an absolutist government in order to avoid a state of hellish anarchy; or do you agree more with John Locke, the political philosopher who viewed humans as reasoning creatures exhibiting goodwill towards one another who should agree to be ruled by a limited ruler who will respect their natural rights? Remember, try to keep your comments brief. You are encouraged to respond to each other, with criticism and/or humor, provided you do so appropriately and with mutual respect. Please post by Monday, December 10th.