Despite constant claims to the contrary, governments do not really provide their subjects with genuine security. They provide only the illusion of security. This, unfortunately, is enough to satisfy most people, who are incapable of exercising appropriate skepticism about the government’s claims.
And in Paris yesterday, we saw this in its full truth that Government cannot be in all places at all times – to do so would require a police state. No, we must relearn the lesson that our forefathers knew well – WE are and must our own first responders.
(H/T: Cafe Hayek)
