"I'm not here to say that the government is always right, but when the government tells you to do something, I'm sure you would all agree that I think you all recognize that is something you need to do."
by:
Kit Bond
[Christopher Samuel "Kit" Bond] (1939-) US Senator (R-MO)
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June 19, 2008 at a press conference on whether telecom companies deserve immunity from prosecution for their role in the government's warrantless wiretapping program
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If the founders followed this advice we would still be British subjects.
 -- J Allen, Arlington, Va     
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    Considering the government is generally comprised of power hungry morons...I don't think so!
     -- J Carlton, Calgary     
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    Is this moron for real ?
     -- jim k, Austin, Tx     
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    Yeah, so long as he is the government.
     -- Cal, Lewisville, TX     
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    Considering how worthless our Government is.... I do not think so.
     -- J.Rivera, Beaumont     
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     -- Matthew, Peoples Republik of Kalifornia      
    Something needs done or said is...stick it in your ear
     -- Ken, mifflinburg     
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     -- Mike, Norwalk      
    I wonder who, exactly, he is sure would agree.
     -- A.WOODS, Gloucester     
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    Feels like any Brazilian politician...

     -- Felipe, São Paulo     
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    Compelled compliance, victimless crimes, all government licenses, larceny with impunity (2nd plank of the communist manifesto, funny money, arbitrary confiscations, etc.), lack of recognition of individual sovereignty / inalienable rights (including private property perfected allodium) / liberty / nature's law and totalitarian tyranny are all enforcements (contrary to the Constitution) of the statist theocracy infesting this land and supported by Kit's god complex.
     -- Mike, Norwalk     
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