The more people expect from government, the more biased they become against limiting government power.
James BovardThroughout history, politicians have used other people's property to buy themselves power. That is the primary achievement of the welfare state.
James BovardAs long as enough people can be frightened, then all people can be ruled. That is how it works in a democratic system and mass fear becomes the ticket to destroy rights across the board.
James BovardThere is no virtue in denying the law of gravity, and there should be no virtue in denying the limitations of government. ... The more we glorify government, the more liberties we will lose.
James Bovard