William Adama (BSG) on separation of powers

[acroyear]

"There's a reason why we separate military and the police: one fights the enemy of the State, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the State tend to become the people."

(1x02 - "Water")

Posted on /. in a thread on the expansion of military powers inside the states as part of the laws recently signed.

Comments

[thelongshot.livejournal.com]

Course, we had last Friday's episode, with a secret group put together to put on trial collaborators without due process. Making a point, aren't they?

*chuckle*

[firebow.livejournal.com]

I do so love this show...and more than just for the kewl tech stuff :-) Always such a nifty commentary on current events.