Quote by Harry Browne

Government is force, pure and simple. There's no way to sugar-coat that. And because government is force, it will attract the worst elements of society - people who want to use government to avoid having to earn their living and to avoid having to persuade others to accept their ideas voluntarily.

Government is force, pure and simple. There's no way to suga

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This quote argues that government is inherently driven by the use of force, making it difficult to disguise or downplay this fact. It suggests that due to this nature, government tends to attract individuals who are inclined to manipulate its power for personal gain, bypassing the need to work for their livelihood or to convince others of their ideas through voluntary means. The quote reflects a skeptical view of government and highlights concerns about the potential for corruption and abuse of power within political systems.

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