https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2013/02/20/quote-of-the-day-270/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:27:03 -0400<![CDATA[1. It is the job of centralized government (in peacetime) to protect its citizens’ lives, liberty and property. All other activities of government tend to diminish freedom and hamper progress. The growth of government(the dominant social feature of this century) must be fought relentlessly. In this great social conflict of the era, we are, without reservations, on the libertarian side.]]>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:03:02 -0500<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2013/02/20/quote-of-the-day-270-n256632