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The way I see it, they have created a vast surplus of laws. I'm probably breaking 3 or 4 right now, just sitting here. If they wanted to get rid of me, they would just "discover" my various infringements, and then I'd be in a world of hurt. Alternatively, if you are a "Somebody" (like Obama's aunt) then you can get away with just about anything -- they are prepared to look the other way.

There is no justice in this land.

"There is no justice in this land."

B0 (b4 0bama), it was rare to receive more Justice from the Legal System than one was willing to pay for in time and money.

Now, Justice is down the tubes.

"The way I see it, they have created a vast surplus of laws. I'm probably breaking 3 or 4 right now, just sitting here."

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" 'Did you really think we want those laws observed?' said Dr. Ferris. 'We want them to be broken. You'd better get it straight that it's not a bunch of boy scouts you're up against... We're after power and we mean it... There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What's there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced or objectively interpreted – and you create a nation of law-breakers – and then you cash in on guilt. Now that's the system, Mr. Reardon, that's the game, and once you understand it, you'll be much easier to deal with.' " ('Atlas Shrugged' 1957)