a) "When the people fear their government, there is tyranny," or
b) "when the government fears the people, there is liberty."
(Thomas Jefferson)
2007-08-12 06:19:53 · 10 answers · asked by Richard V 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Without a doubt...(a)...People are very afraid of what the government will do.
2007-08-12 06:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by Fedup Veteran 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Neither. I have not fear of the government and I don't know anyone who does. I bet not even you have a fear of the government; it's just something to whine about. I have the same liberty I had when Clinton was President. In fact, I may have more since there can be no liberty without safety.
2007-08-12 13:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
when there has been so much liberty taken for granted, there is apathy on the side of the people and the government takes advantage.
I think if they were to institute a draft (cutting our liberty) then there would be absolute revolt. That's why Bush is so opposed to the draft idea. The government knows we'll just remain apathetically complacent until then.
2007-08-12 13:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by keengrrl76 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I fear the inept actions of the government not the government !
2007-08-12 13:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Neither statement is correct. Neither describes the Bush Administration.
2007-08-12 13:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
b)"when the government fears the people, there is liberty."
2007-08-12 13:35:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
It has to be A, under Dumbya...but both statements are true in and of themselves! The key word in both statements is WHEN........! *sm*
2007-08-12 13:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by LadyZania 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
give me liberty or give me death.
2007-08-12 17:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A
2007-08-12 13:27:36 · answer #9 · answered by Follow the money 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
"A" by far.
2007-08-12 14:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋