Police Quote by Rose Wilder Lane
““Being absolute, and maintained by police force, a Government monopoly need not please its customers.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Deal and the American Economy, 1935
A government monopoly, even if absolute and enforced by police, does not have to satisfy its users, implying that power without accountability can ignore public needs.
In simple terms: Government control may ignore citizens' needs.
Demand accountability from powerful institutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- regulatory oversight
- public services
- citizen activism
- legislative reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure monopolies serve the public?
- How does police enforcement affect legitimacy?
Even monopolies can become oppressive if unchecked.