by TChris

A broadcast on Voice of America scheduled for tomorrow, part of a series on American history, quotes Andrew Jackson. He was speaking in 1832, but his words ring true today.

"It is to be regretted," he said, "that the rich and powerful bend the acts of the government to their own purposes. Differences among men will always exist under every just government. Equality of ability, or education, or of wealth cannot be produced by human institutions. Every man has the equal right of protection under the laws. But when these laws are used to make the rich richer, and the powerful more powerful, then the more humble members of our society have a right to complain of injustice."

Hmm. The rich and powerful bending the acts of government to make the rich richer and the powerful more powerful. Sound familiar?