The power of III

Summum ius summa iniuria--More law, less justice
--Cicero.

21 May 2011

Quote of the Day 5/21

Under every government the [last] resort of the people, is an appeal to the sword; whether to defend themselves against the open attacks of a foreign enemy, or to check the insidious encroachments of domestic foes.  Whenever a people ... entrust the defence of their country to a regular, standing army, composed of mercenaries, the power of that country will remain under the direction of the most wealthy citizens.


--attributed to unknown framer of the Constitution

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