You can't give the government the power to do good without also giving it the power to do bad - in fact, to do anything it wants.
Harry BrowneIn the 1880s, people all over the world looked to America for inspiration. Its very existence was proof that it was possible to have a relatively free and peaceful country. No income tax, no foreign wars, no welfare state, no intrusions on civil liberties.
Harry BrowneGovernment seems to operate on the principle that if even one individual is incapable of using his freedom competently, no one can be allowed to be free.
Harry BrowneWhen you give politicians the power to do what you think is right you're automatically giving politicians the power to do what you think is wrong.
Harry Browne