“If . . . taxation is compulsory, and is therefore indistinguishable from theft it follows that the State, which subsists on taxation, is a vast criminal organization far more formidable and successful than any ‘private’ Mafia in history.” –Murray Rothbard, “The Nature of the State” “There is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress.”  –H. L. Mencken Pope Francis recently excommunicated (i.e., kicked out of the Catholic Church) all members of the Italian Mafia, denouncing their “evil ways” as an affront to God.  If he was consistent, however, he would similarly condemn and excommunicate all Catholic politicians and their … Continue reading Should the Pope Excommunicate All Catholic Politicians?