Power Corrupts
Whenever the too much power is concentrated into the hands of too few the seeds of tyranny are planted and the God-given rights of the people threatened.
When people in positions of power are not held accountable for abusing their power the people give their consent.
Power that is unewstrained always leads to tyranny.
Men in posirions of power aught not be trusted.
A question for those who oppose Term Limits for our politicians; How do you feel about not paying them a salary? How long do you think they would remain in office under those circumstances? I fear Benjamin Franklin's concerns regarding a "salaried bureaucracy" have become our reality.
The following are among my favorite (or most feared) excerpts:
"Sir, there are two passions which have a powerful influence in the affairs of men. These are ambition and avarice—the love of power and the love of money. Separately, each of these has great force in prompting men to action; but, when united in view of the same object, they have, in many minds, the most violent effects. Place before the eyes of such men a post of honor, that shall, at the same time, be a place of profit, and they will move heaven and earth to obtain it."
Candidates seeking to be elected are most likely motivated by greed and the lust for power
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