“The possession of power over others is inherently destructive both to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.”

Power corrupts...which is why the US Constitution was designed to hold the rights of the individual above all else.

A very accurate observation. Compelled compliance, victimless crimes, license, larceny with impunity and acts against inalienable rights are all examples of the quote. A once free land of the free and home of the brave has been turned into a statist theocracy of gods and slaves under such principle.

Time to change the guard. Our Constitution is not a respecter of persons ! Such an amazing document of sound doctrines !

Absolutely! Carlton has it right,

Strange words coming from a Christian Socialist who sided against capitalism. A short research on his guiding doctrines proves the point, and lends itself to understanding the trend among clergy in America leading back to Rome. Lay your goods at the churches/states feet that all might have in common !