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Friedrich August von Hayek

Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom.

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Hayek is saying that even though many people have voted, their choices have led them to become fully controlled by an oppressive ruler. This shows that simply picking a government through voting does not guarantee that people will be free.

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