The state is, without a doubt, a destructive and formidable beast that exists at the expense of the individuals it claims to serve. It can be easy for liberty lovers to get caught up in anger and resentment for an unstoppable foe. But, if we are not careful, our loathing will consume us to a point where personal responsibility is lost in a sea of perpetual blame. And when this happens, we become no better than our opponents.
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