Dean Russel was a member of the staff of The Foundation for Economic Education, where he wrote for The Freeman, promoted the work of Ludwig von Mises, and translated the writings of Frédéric Bastiat.
Ludwig von Mises: "The men who are to protect the community against violent aggression easily turn into the most dangerous aggressors. They transgress their mandate. They misuse their power for the oppression of those whom they were expected to defend against oppression." - The Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science