People afraid of outsiders are easily manipulated. The warrior caste, supposedly society's protectors, often become protection racketeers. In times of war or crisis, power is easily stolen from the many by the few on a promise of security. The more elusive or imaginary the foe, the better for manufacturing consent. The Inquisition did a roaring trade against the Devil. Ronald Wright
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This quote is very true. Oftentimes when people are afraid of something they are "afraid of outsiders" they are easily manipulated. The people who were supposed to protect the people turn out to be the same people who are in power.

Source: A Short History Of Progress

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