Andrew Napolitano on government excuses to gain power

Our present government has made every attempt to thwart our right to due process, using claims of national security and state secrets to mask the use of truly dictatorial powers and procedures, profoundly contrary to the natural law.

~ Judge Andrew Napolitano, A Nation of Sheep, p. 7

Andrew Napolitano on losing the love of freedom

It is only when we become as sheep, out of fear, complacency, or weakness, that we lose the love of freedom. And when the love of freedom dies, there can be no hope for joy. No one can be happy and unfree.

~ Judge Andrew Napolitano, A Nation of Sheep, p. xii

Andrew Napolitano on government preserving freedom by taking it away

Here's another profound question: How can government possibly preserve freedom by taking it away? Answer: The government is not interested in preserving freedom, and it has stated as much.

~ Judge Andrew Napolitano, A Nation of Sheep, p. xi

Judge Napolitano on 2008 presidential election

At this writing, sixteen politicians are competing nationally to replace President Bush; there are eight Democrats and eight Republicans. With the exception of Ron Paul (R-TX), in terms of fidelity to the Constitution, it does not matter which one of them wins. Except for Congressman Paul, they all love power for its own sake, believe that Big Government should redistribute wealth, regard the Constitution as a quaint obstacle, and would enforce or disregard laws as they saw fit; all this, without regard to our history, our values, or our natural rights.

~ Judge Andrew Napolitano, A Nation of Sheep

Judge Napolitano on government spying

Why should government agents spy on us? They work for us. How about we spy on them? On cops when they arrest and interrogate people or contemplate suspending freedom; on prosecutors when they decide who to prosecute and what evidence to use; on judges when they rationalize away our guaranteed rights; and on members of Congress whenever they meet with a lobbyist, mark up a piece of legislation, or conspire to assault our liberties or our pocketbooks.

~ Judge Andrew Napolitano, A Nation of Sheep