The men who are to protect the community against violent aggression easily turn into the most dangerous aggressors. They transgress their mandate. (Ludwig von Mises)

The men who are to protect the community against violent aggression easily turn into the most dangerous aggressors. They transgress their mandate.

Ludwig von Mises

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