Crime Quote by Lew Rockwell
““If something is wrong for you or me, it is also wrong for the cop, the soldier, the mayor, the governor, the general, the Fed chairman, the president. Theft does not become acceptable when they call it taxation, counterfeiting when they call it monetary policy, kidnapping when they call it the draft, mass murder when they call it foreign policy. We understand that it is never acceptable to wield violence nor the threat of violence against the innocent, whether by the mugger or the politician.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, Lew Rockwell, 2015
The quote argues that any form of coercion or violence against innocents is unjust, regardless of who justifies it, be it a cop, politician, or policy.
In simple terms: Violence against innocents is never acceptable, no matter who does it.
Key Takeaway
Reject all justifications for harming innocents.
Themes
justice
power
ethics
politics
violence
Mood
critical
concerned
defiant
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- legal reform
- civil activism
- public discourse
Key Concepts
social contract
state authority
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is any use of force ever morally permissible?
- How do societies balance security and liberty?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook necessary force in self‑defense or law enforcement.
