Police state Quote by Jim Marrs

“our federal government has repeatedly demonstrated that it will not hesitate to use its tactical ‘police’ forces to murder its opponents. Although the government…

— Joseph Befumo

This [a state militia system] appears to me the only substitute that can be devised for a standing army, and the best possible security…

— Alexander Hamilton

The military is a machine of war. Not a law enforcement agency.

— Hank Johnson

When a leader has deployed a private army, that is one definition of a police state. Another is when the president, or a leader,…

— Naomi Wolf

“A protect-yourself-first-and-foremost idea has subverted the mission of law-enforcement officers, just as it may have degraded the military's.”

— Ann Medlock

Under the constitution, there was never meant to be a federal police force. Even an FBI limited only to investigations was not accepted until…

— Ron Paul

Many are the exercises of power reserved to the States wherein a uniformity of proceeding would be advantageous to all. Such are quarantines, health…

— Thomas Jefferson

But having made my decision as Commander-in-Chief based on what I am convinced is our national security interests, I will seek authorization for the…

— Barack Obama

“To protect civilians, the state needs sometimes to do things that are contrary to democratic behavior. It is true that in units like ours…

— Michael Bar-Zohar

The military wants a system that protects its policies and privileges.

— Benazir Bhutto

At a policy level, we can support protecting and serving as opposed to militarization or disproportionate response. Step one is making sure we don't…

— Zephyr Teachout

...this bill will require the creation of a Federal police force of mammoth proportions. It also bids fair to result in the development of…

— Barry Goldwater