"Without the government there are no labor unions, because they would be smashed by Pinkerton agencies or people hired, or even sometimes the government." -Jon Stewart

Source: http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/thu-october-27-2011-andrew-napolitano @ the 25 minute mark

He's a comedian, so why do you think he said that?
Or did he really mean it?

Watch the original context and make up your own mind. I provided a link.