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GarandMarine:
“Did you really think we want those laws observed?” said Dr. Ferris. “We want them to be broken. You’d better get it straight that it’s not a bunch of boy scouts you’re up against... We’re after power and we mean it... There’s no way to rule innocent men. 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. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What’s there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced or objectively interpreted – and you create a nation of law-breakers – and then you cash in on guilt. Now that’s the system, Mr. Reardon, that’s the game, and once you understand it, you’ll be much easier to deal with.” ( Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged )
osaka:
Explains speed limits. *braces for shitstorm*
Method of Madness:
Or at the very least, speed traps.
SubaruStephen:
For-profit privatized prisons anybody?
GarandMarine:
--- Quote from: osaka on 07 Dec 2014, 15:55 ---Explains speed limits. *braces for shitstorm*
--- End quote ---
Actually it explains most every little law that doesn't really do any harm to another person. Including the law that got Eric Garner killed.
Subaru, the money they make is peanuts compared to the revenue generated by the state via their enforcement arm. Especially with modern Asset Forfeiture, which basically means if a cop likes your stuff, he can and will take your stuff, and unless you have a stupid amount of money, you won't get it back. Homes, cash, cars. Whatever.
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