"Times of tragedy and war naturally bring out strong emotions... Sometimes people are only too anxious to sacrifice their constitutional liberties during a crisis, hoping to gain some measure of security. Yet nothing would please terrorists more than if we willingly gave up our cherished liberties because of their actions."
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Dr. Ron Paul
(1935-) American physician, US Congressman (R-TX), US Presidential candidate
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This is as of now an all world anxiety. The incumbent governments are 'luring' the citizens to give up/set aside one or the other of our Constitutional rights and privileges for peace and security - both of which are always in the want - thanks to the avaricious and self-serving political law-makers and law-givers .
 -- vedapushpa, Bengalureu - India     
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    The enemy scores a victory anytime we surrender any of our rights.
     -- cal, lewisville, tx     
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    The (false flag) Reichstag Fire was a tragic event that worked very well for the Nazi's. Coincidentally, the attack on the WTC has had nearly the same effect...right out of the Nazi playbook.
     -- J Carlton, Calgary     
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    "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." (Benjamin Franklin) Ron Paul, the only presidential candidate in harmony with Article IV Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution
     -- Mike, Norwalk     
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    Citizens will give up nearly everything, including liberty in times of war. That's why our government always has some war going.
     -- jim k, Austin, Tx     
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    Ron Paul = the ONLY presidential candidate who will not kowtow to "business as usual", which is why he is CONSISTENTLY IGNORED by the MSM. Ron Paul in 2012!!!
     -- Byron, Fort Collins     
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    @ jim k, terrific observation...
     -- Byron, Fort Collins     
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    Have we lost sight of this all too obvious fact? Are there not any more courageous Americans among us? When will enough be enough?
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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    Ron Paul for President ~2012!!!! He is the most *Sane* of the bunch. He has my vote! L.P.
     -- L.P., Kirkland, WA     
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    Dr. Ron Paul, has always been a voice of sound reasoning, in the sea of corruption. Liberty and Freedom cannot be separated. A quiet voice.
     -- Ronw13, Yachats OR     
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    As Dr. Ben Carson, 2016, That sound voice of Reason. !
     -- Ronw13, Yachats OR     
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    Change-out the word terrorist, and swap-in TYRANTS, and Dr. Paul's wisdom becomes an apt illustration of the calculated tactics our criminal Federal government is gleefully using to establish a police state in The Land Of Liberty. DEATH TO TYRANTS!
     -- ColoradoMilitiaMan, Aurora, CO     
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     -- Mary, MI      
     -- jim k, Austin      
     
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