C J Campbell wrote:

from an ancient manuscript -- with apologies

That same ancient text talks about mayor Daley and other corrupt people.

They sell themselves for naught; for, for the reward of their pride and their
foolishness they shall reap destruction; for because they yield unto the devil
and choose "works of darkness" rather than light, therefore they must go down
to hell.


--
Chris W

"They that can give up essential liberty
to obtain a little temporary safety
deserve neither liberty nor safety."
-- Benjamin Franklin, 1759 Historical Review of Pennsylvania