Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.

It's a very Social Democrat-oriented government, but that doesn't necessarily mean it can't get reforms done.

We have 500,000 reservists in America who would rise in arms against your government.

If privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy

Uniformity in the common law, consisting of broad principles like the "reasonable person" standard, generally permits adjustment for the circumstances. This type of uniform principle is almost synonymous with fairness. Uniform application of a detailed rule, on the other hand, will almost always favor one group over another. p. 34

People cut themselves off from their ties of the old life when they come to Los Angeles. They are looking for a place where they can be free, where they can do things they couldn't do anywhere else.