She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage. ... she never wounds 'till she has generously given notice, even to her enemy, and cautioned him against the danger of treading on her.
-Benjamin Franklin


Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Ur Doin It Rong

Gabriel Winant just doesn't get it.

The libertarian who insists that the state has no place beyond basic night-watchman duties is like a teenager who, having been given a car, promptly starts demanding the right to stay out all night. Sometimes, someone else really is looking out for your best interests by saying no.


Make no mistake on this: your comparison here makes We The People the teenagers and the .gov the parents.

Fuck that.

h/t to Uncle.



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