It is amazing how many of the intelligentsia call it "greed" to want to keep what you have earned, but not greed to want to take away what somebody else has earned, and let politicians use it to buy votes.
Thomas SowellBecause many of us make mistakes that can have bad consequences, some intellectuals believe that it is the role of government to intervene and make some of our decisions for us. From what galaxy government is going to hire creatures who do not make mistakes is a question they leave unanswered.
Thomas SowellThe idea that money is corrupting innocent politicians would be laughable if it did not lead to such dangerous legislation.
Thomas SowellStupid people can cause problems, but it usually takes brilliant people to create a real catastrophe.
Thomas Sowell