Most people nod in agreement when they hear Lord Acton’s famous warning, “Power tends to corrupt…” So, why are people so quick to disregard this poignant warning when it comes to politicians?
People forget that the power you give politicians to do things you like today – will be used by other politicians in the future. @mmaharrey10th#powercorrupts #libertarian #constitution #10thAmendment #truth #liberty pic.twitter.com/OKBPSX9PYN
— TenthAmendmentCenter (@TenthAmendment) July 20, 2021
For Further Reading
You Should Barely Know the Federal Government Exists
Power Corrupts. So Don’t Trust Anyone Who Has it
Having a Muscle Car Turned Me Into a Jerk
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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