“Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.”

4 Responses to “Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.”

1. suyts says:

   January 19, 2011 at 12:56 am

   I prefer George Washington’s……. “Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”

   But then there is , “The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.” — William F. Buckley

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2. MikeTheDenier says:

   January 19, 2011 at 1:02 am

   http://www.nma.tv/hu-jintao-jets-washington-2/

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3. Amino Acids in Meteorites says:

   January 19, 2011 at 3:17 am

   The Founding Fathers had a lot of cool quotes!!

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   • BioBob says:

     January 19, 2011 at 3:27 am

     the founding fathers were indeed great men – winnowed by the difficult times.

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