Communities don't think, don't believe, don't want, don't have needs, don't have interests and don't make decisions. Only individuals have minds that generate desires and needs - and only individuals can make choices and decisions.

In almost all matters, the real question should be: why are we letting government handle this?

For those looking for security, be forewarned that there's nothing more insecure than a political promise.

No one ever died from smoking marijuana, but millions of people have died by believing politicians.

It has long been apparent that many people in the media don't believe you're competent to make your own decisions.

The press is hostile to the idea of liberty. Most people in the press are for big government. Most people think that the solution to anything, whether it's health care problems, education, whatever it is - it's got to be more government.

Being a politician means never having to say you're sorry. You don't have to say, 'I never should have voted to subsidize that ridiculous Enron project in India.' ... After all, they're greedy businessmen and you're a selfless public servant.