The fact that you used Native Americans in your example is not the best support for your argument that it's not a fools errand to trust the government. The di

The fact that you used Native Americans in your example is not the best support for your argument that it's not a fools errand to trust the government. The difference between who you're being made 'safe' from and who is being repressed is merely a labeling issue, and its the same forces that do the repression that keep the safety. You could be the one being protected one one day, then the next day, you're the 'Native American' and the one others need safety from, because a label changed. Freedom fighter or a terrorist? Speaking up for what you believe or spouting anti-government propaganda? That concept is what the quote is conveying. It's a very powerful and important quote that applies to numerous situations. That's why it's a fricking timeless quote. Insane this isn't agreed upon by everyone.