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[–] 70 points 2 months ago (3 children)

So it turns out laws can only ever hurt the weak and protect the powerful. The system is literally incapable of being on your side.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    something something protects but does not bind

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  • [–] 29 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.

    -Frank Wilhoit

    Bonus:

    The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread.

    -Anatole France

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  • [+] -9 points 2 months ago

    Conservatism Liberalism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.

    Fixed that for ole' Frank.

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