[knarf]

That's what all the bloated lawbooks and congressional legislating is, and has been, all about.

I'm sure there's a law in NYC about opening a pop bottle with a church key on Sunday that is good for at least a $50 fine.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

"Did you really think that we want those laws to be observed?" said Dr. Ferris. "We want them broken. You'd better get it straight that it's not a bunch of boy scouts you're up against - then you'll know that this is not the age for beautiful gestures.

We're after power and we mean it. You fellows were pikers, but we know the real trick, and you'd better get wise to it. 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."
- - Atlas Shrugged