“And remember, where you have a concentration of power in a few hands, all too frequently men with the mentality of gangsters get control. History has proven that. All power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Trite but true.

An infinite truth!

A perfect description of Nancy and the gang.

Which is why a republican form of government keeps power decentralized and liberty maximized.  With every new 'emergency' the lust for power takes advantage — no one's liberties are safe.