A common mistake that people make when trying to d... -Douglas Adams

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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Douglas Alexander is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament and held various positions in the UK government.

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