William S. Burroughs Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Once the law starts asking questions, there's no stopping them."

by:	William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) American novelist, essayist, social critic
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Categories:	CIA, Freedom, Government, Justice, Law, Politics, Taxation, Tyranny, Usurpation, Liberty, Tax
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The implication here given to law, draws upon the ignorance of a populace enslaved by de facto government. Otherwise, the quote could get a 5 stars if the intent was to get at the truth of a criminal act; Or, a thumbs down if it were to bring to light the nonstop criminal activities of the in-place de facto government. A thumbs down, though it be true, due to the devastation perpetrated upon the noble sovereign. -- Mike, Norwalk
Try to get "the law" to ANSWER a question, when they don't want to, as I did with the IRS. It was at that moment I quit believing this is a free country anymore. -- Paul, Union, WA
And innocense is not considered a defense anymore. -- J Carlton, Calgary
I'm afraid it is too true -- thumbs down because we have little recourse against a government that has targeted one in the herd to keep the rest in line. -- E Archer, NYC
Carlton can you tell me of a time when "innocence was a defense". The quintessential question asker was Colombo. I really like the Lieutenants style. The only way to stop him in his tracks was to tell him the truth and with a straight face. If you got either one of those wrong (the truth or the face) he would come back at you. Bulldog tenacity thats what I like in a law enforcer or investigater. -- Waffler, Smith, Arkansas