The purpose and function of government is not to preside over change b…

Edward Abbey
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The purpose and function of government is not to preside over change but to prevent change. By political methods when unavoidable, by violence when convenient. ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.18, RosettaBooks
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The purpose and function of government is not to preside over change but to prevent change. By political methods when unavoidable, by violence when convenient. ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.18, RosettaBooks

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