Now, first, let me be clear that I am not an anarchist. Government does have a place. It's purpose is to protect people's rights to life, liberty, and property. This is an important job. But equally important is the need for it to end there. Because government can do nothing except by force. And force = no freedom.
Quotes about "Separation"
Socialism, like the ancient ideas from which it springs, confuses the distinction between government and society. As a result of this, every time we object to a thing being done by government, the socialists conclude that we object to its being done at all.
– Frederic Bastiat
Men fight for liberty and win it with hard knocks. Their children, brought up easy, let it slip away again, poor fools. And their grand-children are once more slaves.
– D. H. Lawrence
Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
– George Washington
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.
– Pericles (430 BC)
