"It must never be forgotten...
that the liberties of the people are not
so safe under the gracious manner of government
as by the limitation of power."
by:
Richard Henry Lee
(1732-1794) Founding Father
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Their philosophies & beliefs were so much superior than today yet I am sure the Fathers woud be dismayed at the body politic of today
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     -- Mike, Norwalk      
     -- helorat, Milton      
    Lord Acton would agree...
     -- Robert, Sarasota     
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    Ain't that the truth.
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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    coolness
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    This is so intense:)
     -- Reba L., Powell, Wy     
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     -- Ronw13, Oregon      
    "No man's life ,liberty or property is safe when the legislature is in session."
     -- jim k, Austin     
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