They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security
Do you know who said it?
Frogspeaceflower is sleepy. I would just like to add; It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity.
Good night everyone.
2006-10-20 21:22:44 · 7 answers · asked by frogspeaceflower 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Ben Franklin of course. And no it is not outdated.
I think there should be room for a coffee maker on that kitchen counter........
Night Babe...
2006-10-20 21:45:17 · answer #1 · answered by APRock 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
— Benjamin Franklin (on the title page of An Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania - 1759)
2006-10-20 21:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759
2006-10-20 21:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by This Is Not Honor 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Benjamin Franklin. It is more relevant now than ever. Liberty and security are pretty much at opposite ends of the spectrum. With 'increased security' come invasive checks, more searches, even talks of racial profiling - none of which are compatible with liberty, and which ARE compatible with stealing people's rights for the gain of government.
2006-10-20 21:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by Mordent 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
But who defines what an "essential" liberty is? Good point about the coffee. tee hee
2006-10-20 23:18:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Liberty is given by a controlling authority. So you never owned it anyway. Ask rather why you never had freedom
2006-10-20 23:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Benjamin Franklin. No, it's not outdated. The people need to defend their rights regardless of the odds that are stacked against them.
2006-10-20 21:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by NateC 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋