SPQR

What is totalitarianism?  Totalitarianism may be defined as the continued encroachment, through governmental affairs, of all personal matters. The oxygen of independence and civic mindedness is extinguished.  Diversity (real diversity) is destroyed.  No matter escapes the relentless spread of the states doctrine and ceaseless propaganda.  Through Courts, through school, through media – ideology and compulsion channel all to one entrance. Virtue, intellect and independence are punished.  Our greatest right – the right of association – has been rendered largely meaningless.

Jim Barnes