To: Publius
“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.”Ain't it the truth
3 posted on
04/11/2009 7:50:18 AM PDT by
demsux
To: demsux
And that gives you an insight into everything from wetlands to controlled substances.
4 posted on
04/11/2009 7:52:11 AM PDT by
Publius
To: demsux
“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." Probably more than any other quotation, this one summarizes where America is today, unfortunately. This transformation has been underway for years since Rand wrote the book, but here we are. Very depressing.... and scary.
5 posted on
04/11/2009 8:03:56 AM PDT by
ReleaseTheHounds
("The demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots.")
To: demsux
Add to this the abomination of many government officials who have deliberately broken the law, and are nevertheless allowed to assume office. The unequal application of the law is another pillar of our country's foundation that is being assaulted.
20 posted on
04/11/2009 2:11:09 PM PDT by
MrsPatriot
(The Democrat culture of corruption)
To: demsux
One of my very favorite Rand quotes.
43 posted on
04/11/2009 7:02:16 PM PDT by
George Smiley
(They're not drinking the Kool-Aid any more. They're eating it straight out of the packet.)
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