Quote by Milton Friedman

Every friend of freedom must be as revolted as I am by the prospect of turning the United States into an armed camp, by the vision of jails filled with casual drug users and of an army of enforcers empowered to invade the liberty of citizens on slight evidence.

Every friend of freedom must be as revolted as I am by the p

Summary

This quote expresses a strong opposition to the idea of transforming the United States into a heavily militarized society. It highlights the revulsion towards the potential consequences of such a transformation, including the imagery of overcrowded prisons with nonviolent drug offenders and a widespread infringement of individual liberties by an empowered law enforcement force. The quote emphasizes that anyone who values freedom should share the same concerns and reject such a path for the country.

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By Milton Friedman

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