The Law - Frederic Bastiat

The simplicity of this work is its strength. Afterall, the law shouldn't be complicated. This should be required reading for every legislator, not that I think they have the will to understand it. The law is defensive in nature. It protects your life, liberty and property from other people. It cannot protect you from yourself. It cannot give you anything for it has nothing to give. When the law is used like this politics becomes a non-issue. What a relief that would be!