William Godwin Quote

“Let us consider the effect that coercion produces upon the mind of him against whom it is employed. It cannot begin with convincing; it is no argument. It begins with producing the sensation of pain, and the sentiment of distaste. It begins with violently alienating the mind from the truth with which we wish it to be impressed. It includes in it a tacit confession of imbecility. If he who employs coercion against me could mould me to his purposes by argument, no doubt he would. He pretends to punish me because his argument is important, but he really punishes me because his argument is weak. ”

William Godwin

Control , Oppression , Tyranny , Force , Coercion , Debate , Pain , Violence , Alienation , Deception , Incompetence , Punishment , Weakness

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Ronw13, ID    2/5/21

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jim k, austin    2/5/21

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Mike, Norwalk    2/6/21

The tyrannical compulsion of keeping within a speed limit is not constitutional or lawful but rather, through threat, duress and proposed punishment coercion is enacted on the slave. Only if a safe speed is determined as a general rule and one exceeds the rule in harming someone - then, justice should be called upon.

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E Archer, NYC    2/9/21

Hear, hear!  Reject the terrorism of the mind and subjugation of the People.

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