There are more instances of the abridgment of freedoms of the people by gradual and silent encroachment of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.
– James Madison
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Samizdata quote of the dayThere are more instances of the abridgment of freedoms of the people by gradual and silent encroachment of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. – James Madison September 30th, 2004 |
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america!
Hell yes! And this from a guy who well knew the potential value of violent and sudden usurpations. Of course, one might argue that the probability of a usurpation grows in direct proportion to abridgement of freedoms. Violent? Yes. Sudden? Hmmm…