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The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there arent enough criminals, one
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"The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws"

- Ayn Rand

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This quote by Ayn Rand speaks to the power of government and how it can be used to manage the population. She recommends that when there are insufficient crooks, federal governments can produce them by stating particular activities to be criminal. This suggests that governments can utilize their power to develop laws that are so limiting that it ends up being difficult for people to live without breaking them. This quote highlights the value of having laws that are sensible and just, along with the requirement for citizens to be familiar with their rights and to challenge laws that are overbearing. It likewise serves as a suggestion of the power of government and how it can be utilized to control the population.

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Ayn Rand This quote is written / told by Ayn Rand between February 2, 1905 and March 6, 1982. She was a famous Writer from Russia. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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