There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. ― Ayn Rand
That quote popped into my head as soon as I read the headline.
So true and no longer a fiction book
I now must get a building permit to replace an existing window or even a water heater.
I’m OK with the idea of a building permit for an occupied dwelling or an electrical inspection to wire an occupied dwelling but a permit for a replacement window is all about keeping a county inspector employed.
I just watched “The prophecy of Ayn Rand” on Netflix. Good show. Who knew she pronounced her name that way? I didn’t.