Harry Browne: Force

Harry Browne was American politician and writer. Explore interesting quotes on force.

Harry Browne: 36 quotes1 like

“If you resist, their job will be to "take you into custody"—which is a euphemism for seizing you, handcuffing you, and taking you to jail.At this point, it will be obvious that the regulation's purpose is to force barbers to charge at least $8—not by persuasion, but with a gun.Every government program, no matter how benign it may appear, is the same. Coercion is the reason—and the only reason—it is a government program.”

Part One, chapter 2, page 12
1990s, Why Government Doesn't Work (1996)

“But coercion never produces harmony. How harmonious are people who are being forced to act against their will? Most likely, those who are coerced will resent those who benefit from the coercion. This sets group against group; it doesn't bring them together.”

Part One, chapter 5, page 24
Why Government Doesn't Work (1995)

“Once its considered proper to use government force to solve one person’s problem, force can be justified to solve anyone’s problem.”

Part One, chapter 4, page 18
Why Government Doesn't Work (1995)