In the long run, people have more to fear from governments than from terrorists. Terrorists come and go, but power-hungry politicians will always be with us. (James Bovard)

In the long run, people have more to fear from governments than from terrorists. Terrorists come and go, but power-hungry politicians will always be with us.

James Bovard

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