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To: maggief

Ayn Rand
“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.”


20 posted on 06/26/2020 6:37:57 AM PDT by artichokegrower
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To: artichokegrower

A fine quote.

What’s currently going on is Anarcho-tyranny.


43 posted on 06/26/2020 6:51:19 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: artichokegrower
Ayn Rand
“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 was such an awe inspiring oracle. Such scary wisdom.

59 posted on 06/26/2020 7:16:07 AM PDT by Thommas
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To: artichokegrower

Thanks for the posting!
Very true from someone who saw and lived Communism.


61 posted on 06/26/2020 7:21:22 AM PDT by Zathras
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