Poverty. An interesting quote. Yes or No. Yes or No. Yes or No. [View All]

[JanMichael]

"Security cannot exist where the worst of dangers, the danger of poverty, hangs over everyone's head, and where the alleged
protection of our persons from violence is only an accidental
result of the existence of a police force whose real business is
to force the poor man to see his children starve whilst idle
people overfeed pet dogs with the money that might feed and
clothe them."
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From the the Preface to "Major Barbara" a play by G.B. Shaw.

EDIT: Ok, it's from early 20th Century England, the Fabians joined the Labour Party and lost whatever balls they may have had, so it's a little dated.

BUT: Early 20th Century England and America are EXACTLY what's being pushed by the Bush Junta as we speak, the death of the New deal/the Great Society (Which was limited in "Greatness" IMHO) is upon us. Weep or Fight.