Of course we can establish constitutional checks and balances, but those won't mean a thing unless citizens make sure the safeguards are taken seriously. The greedy and the power-hungry will always look for ways to break the rules, or twist them to their advantage.


Chapter 14 (p. 266) - The Postman (1985) - Section 3, Cincinnatus

David Brin Quotes

Of course we can establish constitutional checks and balances, but those won't mean a thing unless citizens make sure the safeguards are taken...

Of course we can establish constitutional checks and balances, but those won't mean a thing unless citizens make sure the safeguards are taken...

Of course we can establish constitutional checks and balances, but those won't mean a thing unless citizens make sure the safeguards are taken...

Of course we can establish constitutional checks and balances, but those won't mean a thing unless citizens make sure the safeguards are taken...