Rudolph Rummel

Power kills, absolute power kills absolutely.

Power kills, absolute power kills absolutely.

Nobody can be trusted with unlimited power. The more power a regime has, the more likely people will be killed. read more

Nobody can be trusted with unlimited power. The more power a regime has, the more likely people will be killed. This is a major reason for promoting freedom.

Concentrated political power is the most dangerous thing on earth.

Concentrated political power is the most dangerous thing on earth.

Political scientists almost everywhere have promoted the expansion of government power. They have functioned as the clergy of oppression.

Political scientists almost everywhere have promoted the expansion of government power. They have functioned as the clergy of oppression.

The way to virtually eliminate genocide and mass murder appears to be through restricting and checking power. This means to read more

The way to virtually eliminate genocide and mass murder appears to be through restricting and checking power. This means to foster democratic freedom.