[DUMBGRUNT]

Some of the old guys, like Nick really knew their shiite.

"Therefore a prince, so long as he keeps his subjects united and loyal, ought not to mind the reproach of cruelty; because with a few examples he will be more merciful than those who, through too much mercy, allow disorders to arise, from which follow murders or robberies; for these are wont to injure the whole people, whilst those executions which originate with a prince offend the individual only."

[bluecollarman]

Well that quote just kinda' nails it. Thanks for sharing.