Sunday, November 30, 2008

Quote of the Day

Whenever the legislators endeavor to take away and destroy the property of the people, or to reduce them to slavery under arbitrary power, they put themselves into a state of war with the people, who are thereupon absolved from any further obedience … – John Locke (1632-1704), English Political Philosopher

Meditate on the implications of this statement for a few minutes, then reflect on our current situation. Sobering, isn't it?

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