Jacob G. Hornberger Quote

"The cult of the omnipotent state has millions of followers in the united States. Americans of today view their government in the same way as Christians view their God; they worship and adore the state and they render their lives and fortunes to it. Statists believe that their lives -- their very being -- are a privilege that the state has given to them. They believe that everything they do is -- and should be -- dependent on the consent of the government. Thus, statists support such devices as income taxation, licensing laws, regulations, passports, trade restrictions, and the like."

by:	Jacob G. Hornberger American author, journalist, politician, founder and president of the Future of Freedom Foundation
Source:	Waco And The Cult Of The Omnipotent State, The Tyranny Of Gun Control, 69 (Future Of Freedom Foundation 1997).
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Categories:	Dependence, Government, Licensing, Regulation, Religion, Socialism, Statism, Taxation
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WOW ! ! ! can't get more accurate than that. Some of the regulars to this blog, such as the 'A' from Reston and Waffler, are such prime examples of this quote their photos could be used as posters in support of the totalitarian Amerika  -- Mike, Norwalk
I always felt that the defination of GOD is from whom one gets his strength. This shows us who these followers depend on.  -- cal, lewisville, tx
The cult of government is one of humanity's oldest religions.  -- Justin, Elkland
Some of what you have stated may be true, but the real bottom line is that most people have been conditioned (dumbed-down) to accept what government is doing to them; I call it mental cowardice. Many people have told me that it is easier and cheaper to just pay what the government wants since this, the USA, is still the best government (?) in the world. I base my conclusions upon Charlotte Iserbyt's book, The Deliberated Dumbing-Down of America!  -- patriot2011, novi, mich
How any grown person with half a brain and not suffering a mental disorder can be a liberal, ie, a socialist, is a mystery to me. This is a great quote.  -- jim k, Austin,Tx
An accurate description of the American Borg.  -- J Carlton, Calgary
Like all mandatory religions throughout history, 'heretics' have been the focus of hatred, vitriol, and violence simply because they dare to point out that the emperor wears no clothes. I find it interesting that the most devout secular 'progressives' mimic the very religious arrogance they so quickly condemn. As with most fundamentalists, their conscience is clear when they violate the rights and dignity of those that dare to reason, think, and otherwise make their own way without permission from the 'authorities.' This is what 12+ years of 'schooling' will get you as well as the 4-6 hours a day of television 'programming.'  -- E Archer, NYC
a real nut case.  -- dick, fort worth
Oh Look Dick from The Muppet Show is back! ;)  -- J Carlton, Calgary

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