Silent Encroachments suck

[This_person]

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.
— James Madison




Larry, I think this answers your question in the other thread, too. Not Sam, but his compadre.

 

[Larry Gude]

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.
— James Madison




Larry, I think this answers your question in the other thread, too. Not Sam, but his compadre.

"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."

Thomas Paine



We, and I count myself in this because I cheered on clever 'ol Dubbya as he warmed us frogs up, degree by degree, as one who failed this responsibility.

 

[This_person]

"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."

Thomas Paine



We, and I count myself in this because I cheered on clever 'ol Dubbya as he warmed us frogs up, degree by degree, as one who failed this responsibility.

Concur for myself as well. This barrage of quotes is meant to be a reminder.