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Rights Quotes by James Bovard
- As long as enough people can be frightened, then all people can be ruled. That is how it works in a democratic system and mass…
- It is unfortunate that Americans are no longer aware of what the constitution says and what their rights are. Because of that, we are often…
- The more that voting is glorified as a panacea, the more lackadaisical people become about preserving their constitutional rights.
- Gun laws are an attempt to nationalize the right of self-defense. Politicians perennially react to the police's abject failure to prevent crime by trying to…
- Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch. Freedom comes from the recognition of certain…
- A democratic government that respects no limits on its power is a ticking time bomb, waiting to destroy the rights it was created to protect.
- Some of the folks on both sides might be sincere, but it does seem as if it is only the opposition that cares about the…
- Some politicians are aware of the Bill of Rights. It seems that the opposition party is far more likely to invoke it, to wave it…
More Rights Quotes
- The future of Haiti must be linked to the respect of the rights of every single citizen. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide
- We like to engage in a normal publishing effort, which is to act in a responsible manner and make sure the material… — Julian Assange
- In some places women have all the rights they deserve and in others there are big restrictions - in some countries they… — Michelle Bachelet
- Violence against women in all its forms is a human rights violation. It's not something that any culture, religion or tradition propagates. — Michelle Bachelet
- I am proud of my husband, Marcus, the love of my life, and his Swiss heritage. Even though I have been a… — Michele Bachmann
- People were floored when they saw that the underwear bomber, after less than 50 minutes of interrogation, was given the rights, privileges,… — Michele Bachmann
- Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. — Lord Acton
- The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern. — Lord Acton
- Gun control means being able to hit your target. If I have a 'hot button' issue, this is definitely it. Don't even… — Michael Badnarik
- Can any of you seriously say the Bill of Rights could get through Congress today? It wouldn't even get out of committee. — F. Lee Bailey
- The Good Friday Agreement and the basic rights and entitlements of citizens that are enshrined within it must be defended and actively… — Gerry Adams
- No matter whether it's someone from the political left or right, we just need a voice to stand up and defend animal… — Brigitte Bardot