Quote by David Mamet
If, indeed, a firearm were more dangerous to its possessors than t

If, indeed, a firearm were more dangerous to its possessors than to potential aggressors, would it not make sense for the government to arm all criminals, and let them accidentally shoot themselves? Is this absurd? Yes, and yet the government, of course, is arming criminals. – David Mamet

Other quotes by David Mamet

Theres nothing in the world more silent than the telephone the morning after everybody pans your play. It wont ring from room service your mother wont be calling you. If the phone has not rung by 8 in the morning, youre dead. – David Mamet

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Morning
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You know, young actors say all the time, Should I use my own life experience? And my response is, What choice do you have? – David Mamet

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Experience
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The product of the artist has become less important than the fact of the artist. We wish to absorb this person. We wish to devour someone who has experienced the tragic. In our society this person is much more important than anything he might create. – David Mamet

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As far as your personal goals are and what you actually want to do with your life, it should never have to do with the government. You should never depend on the government for your retirement, your financial security, for anything. – Drew Carey

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Im against big bureaucracy in Washington making health care decisions. I just have an aversion to bureaucrats. But its not just government bureaucrats. I dont like HMO bureaucrats and insurance company bureaucrats either. – Gary Bauer

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Though the people support the government the government should not support the people. – Grover Cleveland

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Government

My mothers sympathies were strongly with the Union. She knew that war was bound to come, but so confident was she in the strength of the Federal Government that she devoutly believed that the struggle could not last longer than six months at the utmost. – Buffalo Bill

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Government

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The advantage of taking pictures of the famous is that they get published. – Elliott Erwitt

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For the last 3 years, we have celebrated National Nurses Week. Beginning on May 6, we will once again have the opportunity to truly commend the nursing community for their contributions to our national health delivery system. – Nathan Deal

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If I like a food, Ill eat it, even if I know its not good for me. – Kim Kardashian

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Take those chances and you can achieve greatness, whereas if you go conservative, youll never know. I truly believe what doesnt kill you makes you stronger. Even if you fail, learning and moving on is sometimes the best thing. – Danica Patrick

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