You ~Might~ Be A State Worshipper IF...

"A new type of superstition has got hold of people's minds, the worship of the state. People demand the exercise of the methods of coercion and compulsion, of violence and threat. Woe to anybody who does not bend his knee to the fashionable idols!"
- Ludwig von Mises -

With appreciation and apologies to Jeff Foxworthy...

As you read this collection of aphorisms...

...if your conscience pricks you...

thank God,

and don't shoot the messenger.

Wrapped in the flag...
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You Might Be A State Worshipper If...

You pledge allegiance to a piece of cloth.
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April 15th holds special meaning for you.
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You believe you live in a 'free country.'
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You think that 'law' is made by a group of men in a special room.
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You believe said group of men have special power to dictate right and wrong.
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You pay tribute to one or more 'special' organizations.
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You believe God blesses extortion and coercion,
provided they are approved by a democratic process.
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Your 'church' is a 501(c)3 corporate state entity.
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'America the Beautiful' brings tears to your eyes.
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Your version of Romans 13 mentions 'governing authorities.'
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'Better dead than red' is something you might say to a friend.
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God gets his after all the state's 'deductions' from your wages.
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You believe 'taxation' is not theft.

Jacked Up...
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I could go on.

In fact, you may expect me to do so in future installments.

Please add your own suggestions below.

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