Texas Politics Today, 2011-2012 Edition Quotes

“Scoundrels will be corrupt and unconcerned citizens apathetic under even the best constitution.”
― William Earl Maxwell, Texas Politics Today, 2011-2012 Edition

“The American craving for illegal, mind-altering, addictive chemicals provides a steady flow of American capital through the Texas border into Mexico and South America. Basically, the drug traffic is uncontainable as long as its U.S. market exists, but newspapers and other media virtuously trumpet feel-good headlines about "record drug busts" and arrests while the drug trade continues unabated.”
― William Earl Maxwell, Texas Politics Today, 2011-2012 Edition

“Moralistic culture views government as a positive force, one that values the individual but functions to the benefit of the general public. Discussion of public issues and voting are not only rights but also opportunities to better the individual and society alike. Furthermore, politicians should not profit from their public service.”
― William Earl Maxwell, Texas Politics Today, 2011-2012 Edition