INTEL 1035

Here’s a breakdown of two lists of crimes, each exemplifying abuses of power or common wrongdoings, and ending with a call for responsible governance.

100 Horrid Crimes in the Name of Government

These represent historical and contemporary acts of cruelty, repression, and injustice often conducted under the guise of state power or political agendas:

1. Torturing prisoners of war.
2. Genocide against indigenous populations.
3. Forced labor camps.
4. Mass executions of political dissidents.
5. Mass surveillance of citizens without due cause.
6. Banning free speech and press.
7. Government-sanctioned human trafficking.
8. State-sponsored child labor.
9. Destruction of cultural heritage sites for political or economic reasons.
10. Ethnic cleansing.
11. Forced migration of civilians.
12. Involuntary sterilization of marginalized communities.
13. Suppression of peaceful protests through violence.
14. Withholding food and medical aid during crises.
15. Arbitrary arrest of political opponents.
16. Assassination of political dissidents.
17. War crimes targeting civilians.
18. Systematic sexual violence by military personnel.
19. Political exile and imprisonment.
20. State-enforced famines.
21. Torturing journalists to silence criticism.
22. Disappearance of activists.
23. Using chemical weapons on civilians.
24. Denial of basic healthcare to minority groups.
25. Political executions disguised as accidents.
26. Inciting racial hatred for political gain.
27. Denying refugees asylum in the face of danger.
28. Using civilians as human shields in conflict zones.
29. Imposing unfair economic sanctions causing widespread suffering.
30. Enforcing authoritarian rule through fear.
31. Colluding with organized crime for political control.
32. Forcibly removing people from their homes for corporate interests.
33. Using political prisoners for forced labor.
34. Suppressing religious freedoms.
35. Banning or destroying educational institutions for certain groups.
36. Banning books, art, and music to stifle creativity.
37. Using religious or ethnic identity to justify state violence.
38. Suppressing freedom of assembly.
39. Manipulating judicial systems to imprison opposition.
40. Systematic deportation of marginalized populations.
41. Executing people for their sexual orientation.
42. Government-run “death squads” targeting civilians.
43. Using starvation as a weapon in war.
44. Implementing national apartheid systems.
45. Enforcing slavery under state sanction.
46. Engaging in forced disappearance of activists.
47. Mass incarceration to silence opposition.
48. Imposing forced religious conversions.
49. Exploiting indigenous land for government-backed corporations.
50. Forcing children into military service.
51. Implementing propaganda to incite violence.
52. Surveillance of foreign diplomats and journalists.
53. Intentionally withholding disaster relief for political reasons.
54. Criminalizing basic human rights, such as freedom of movement.
55. Creating concentration camps for dissenters.
56. Killing civilians during state-ordered crackdowns.
57. Using torture as an interrogation technique.
58. Destroying homes of families suspected of opposition.
59. Restricting access to clean water and sanitation.
60. Extortion through political bribery.
61. Killing intellectuals to suppress new ideas.
62. Enforcing strict curfews and punishments.
63. Government-led assassination of opposition leaders.
64. Seizing personal property without fair compensation.
65. Restricting basic freedoms for religious minorities.
66. Killing entire families for association with dissidents.
67. Government-backed propaganda campaigns leading to violence.
68. Torturing children to extract information.
69. Bombing civilian targets under the guise of military action.
70. Making illegal arrests under the pretense of national security.
71. Forcefully evicting people from ancestral land for corporate gains.
72. Locking up entire populations in camps for ethnicity or religion.
73. Promoting hate speech in state-controlled media.
74. Purging political opponents within the government.
75. Ignoring international law for strategic gain.
76. Forcing people into secret military service.
77. Using civil service as a tool of political loyalty.
78. Taking away voting rights for entire populations.
79. Reducing aid and health services to punish certain communities.
80. Rigging elections to maintain power.
81. Allowing state security forces to kill at will.
82. Enacting mass sterilization programs.
83. Disbanding democratic institutions for dictatorship.
84. Sending dissidents to psychiatric institutions for treatment.
85. Encouraging violence against certain ethnic or social groups.
86. Secretly monitoring and recording all communications.
87. Forcibly removing children from families for ideological reasons.
88. Encouraging state violence by militia groups.
89. Carrying out nuclear tests without regard for civilian safety.
90. Massacres of civilians labeled as “enemy collaborators.”
91. Forcibly converting people to a dominant culture.
92. Oppressing women by legal restrictions on education and work.
93. Supplying weapons to factions that target civilians.
94. Launching an illegal war to expand territorial claims.
95. Creating laws that strip away civil liberties under false pretenses.
96. State-sanctioned ritualistic killings.
97. Discriminating against citizens based on class, gender, or race.
98. Creating internal espionage networks to track and punish citizens.
99. Using nationalistic rhetoric to justify violence against outsiders.
100. Institutionalizing discriminatory policies in housing, education, and employment.

100 Everyday Crimes People Commit in the Name of Government

These crimes are often overlooked but represent abuses of power or violations that occur routinely under state systems:

1. Voting fraud.
2. Bribery for public contracts.
3. Using government funds for personal gain.
4. Hiding tax liabilities.
5. Rigging public tenders.
6. Misuse of public office for private advantage.
7. Falsifying documents for political reasons.
8. False imprisonment under the guise of justice.
9. Hacking government data systems for personal advantage.
10. Wasting taxpayer money on frivolous projects.
11. Overstepping authority in public office.
12. Creating fake public records.
13. Taking kickbacks for approving contracts.
14. Lobbying in exchange for political favors.
15. Political donations that sway legislation.
16. Using government surveillance powers to spy on citizens.
17. Favoritism in government jobs.
18. Offering government contracts in exchange for sexual favors.
19. Using government property for personal use.
20. Creating false narratives for political advantage.
21. Diverting government aid for personal or political use.
22. Giving government benefits to friends or family members.
23. Covering up public scandals.
24. Not reporting government waste to authorities.
25. Ignoring environmental regulations for profit.
26. Using government grants for personal projects.
27. Misappropriating military or security equipment.
28. Spreading government misinformation for public control.
29. Intimidating citizens through government-backed groups.
30. Lying to the public about economic conditions.
31. Colluding with corporate interests to influence government policy.
32. Facilitating illegal surveillance.
33. Abusing welfare or entitlement programs for personal gain.
34. Neglecting the maintenance of public infrastructure.
35. Wasting public resources on unnecessary government events.
36. Skimming from public pension funds.
37. Leveraging public power to silence whistleblowers.
38. Engaging in unethical military operations.
39. Overriding due process to protect political friends.
40. Making false accusations against political opponents.
41. Using government advertising to manipulate public opinion.
42. Encouraging public unrest for political advantage.
43. Using state power to limit freedom of the press.
44. Faking statistical data to boost governmental image.
45. Using state power to silence critics online.
46. Obstructing judicial processes for political reasons.
47. Discriminating against vulnerable groups to push political agendas.
48. Pressuring public sector workers into political support.
49. Withholding information to create false political narratives.
50. Using state resources for political campaign activities.
51. Falsifying government spending reports.
52. Ignoring environmental laws to favor corporations.
53. Using public funds for family-related services.
54. Discriminating against political opponents in the hiring process.
55. Using emergency powers for non-emergency reasons.
56. Diverting public attention away from corruption scandals.
57. Over-regulating small businesses to suppress competition.
58. Failing to implement public policies that protect citizens.
59. Underfunding social services to create dependency.
60. Imposing excessive fines or penalties for trivial offenses.
61. Taxing citizens excessively for poor services.
62. Ignoring citizen complaints about government actions.
63. Corrupting legal systems for personal or political gain.
64. Using excessive force to quash peaceful protests.
65. Allowing government departments to operate without oversight.
66. Rewriting laws for the benefit of a few.
67. Tax fraud at the government level.
68. Contributing to economic inequality through policy.
69. Denying basic services to disfavored regions.
70. Passing unfair laws to promote partisan agendas.
71. Ignoring human rights violations for economic gain.
72. Exploiting public sector workers with poor conditions.
73. Using state-run media to disseminate propaganda.
74. Forcing people to give up land for private corporations.
75. Creating unnecessary administrative barriers to limit access to justice.
76. Pushing policies that disproportionately harm marginalized groups.
77. Allowing corporations to bypass environmental standards.
78. Delaying public services for political leverage.
79. Bribing public officials to gain benefits.
80. Diverting resources meant for crisis management.
81. Shifting blame for systemic issues onto vulnerable populations.
82. Discriminating against whistleblowers in public institutions.
83. Ignoring public input on major decisions.
84. Imposing discriminatory zoning laws to control development.
85. Allowing exploitation of workers through lax labor laws.
86. Targeting activists or journalists with false legal claims.
87. Passing laws that disproportionately affect low-income individuals.
88. Using public service positions for political leverage.
89. Engaging in excessive and unjustified police searches.
90. Spreading false claims about other governments for political gain.
91. Manipulating public education to suit political ideologies.
92. Ignoring disability rights in policy decisions.
93. Implementing unfair tax laws that punish the poor.
94. Refusing to investigate serious abuses of power.
95. Censoring educational materials for political reasons.
96. Holding people in prison on unfounded charges.
97. Ignoring citizens’ rights for convenience or political gain.
98. Penalizing people for simply disagreeing with the government.
99. Falsifying health or crime statistics to manipulate policy.
100. Using public health emergencies to extend authoritarian power.

Responsible Tiny Government Solution:

A responsible, tiny government is one that operates under strict adherence to the rule of law, ensures equal protection for all citizens, and fosters an environment where personal freedoms and civil liberties are respected. The role of government should be to maintain justice, provide necessary public services (like defense, healthcare, and education), and regulate to protect human rights without overreach. It should ensure transparency, accountability, and participation, creating checks on executive power to prevent abuses. A smaller, more efficient government—one focused on protecting individuals rather than controlling them—would reduce the frequency of both horrid and everyday crimes while empowering communities to thrive and self-organize responsibly.