Quote by Thomas Sowell

What is ominous is the ease with which some people go from saying that they don't like something to saying that the government should forbid it. When you go down that road, don't expect freedom to survive very long.

What is ominous is the ease with which some people go from s

Summary

This quote highlights the danger of a slippery slope when it comes to expressing dislike towards something. It warns against a concerning trend where individuals easily transition from personal disapproval to advocating for government intervention or prohibition. The quote suggests that engaging in such behavior ultimately poses a threat to the preservation of freedom and implies that exercising caution is necessary to protect individual liberties.

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By Thomas Sowell

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