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Government cripples you, then hands you a crutch and says, 'See, if it wasn't for us, you couldn't walk.'


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The government is good at one thing. It knows how to break your legs, and then hand you a crutch and say, "See if it weren't for the government, you wouldn't be able to walk".

The government is good at one thing. It knows how to break your legs, and then hand you a crutch and say, "See if it weren't for the government, you wouldn't be able to walk".



Freedom and responsibility aren't interconnected things. They are the same thing.

Freedom and responsibility aren't interconnected things. They are the same thing.



For those looking for security, be forewarned that there's nothing more insecure than a political promise.

For those looking for security, be forewarned that there's nothing more insecure than a political promise.



It's important to realize that whenever you give power to politicians or bureaucrats, it will be used for what they want, not for what you want.

It's important to realize that whenever you give power to politicians or bureaucrats, it will be used for what they want, not for what you want.



A great burden was lifted from my shoulders the day I realized that no one owes me anything.

A great burden was lifted from my shoulders the day I realized that no one owes me anything.



The government's War on Poverty has transformed poverty from a short-term misfortune into a career choice.

The government's War on Poverty has transformed poverty from a short-term misfortune into a career choice.



When you give politicians the power to do what you think is right you're automatically giving politicians the power to do what you think is wrong.

When you give politicians the power to do what you think is right you're automatically giving politicians the power to do what you think is wrong.



Immigrants used to come to America seeking freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom from government. Now they come looking for free health care, free education, and a free lunch.

Immigrants used to come to America seeking freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom from government. Now they come looking for free health care, free education, and a free lunch.



In almost all matters, the real question should be: why are we letting government handle this?

In almost all matters, the real question should be: why are we letting government handle this?



Disarmed citizens encourage crime and violence. Armed citizens encourage criminals to find a safer line of work.

Disarmed citizens encourage crime and violence. Armed citizens encourage criminals to find a safer line of work.





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