Quote by Ayn Rand

Potentially, a government is the most dangerous threat to man's rights: it holds a legal monopoly on the use of physical force against legally disarmed victims.

Potentially, a government is the most dangerous threat to ma

Summary

This quote suggests that a government can pose a significant threat to individual rights because it has the authority to exercise physical force legally. By having a monopoly on the use of force and disarming its citizens, a government can potentially abuse its power and infringe upon the rights of the people. This highlights the need for checks and balances and emphasizes the importance of protecting individual liberties from potential government overreach.

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By Ayn Rand

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