Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~Benjamin Franklin
2007-09-05 05:18:37 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Beef Stroganoff 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I think that this statement is fundamentally true. I think that our country long ago passed the point where we deserved either.
2007-09-05 05:24:31 · answer #1 · answered by theswedishfish710 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Considering it taken out of context and referring to taxes (essential liberties) in support of bad government program for protection of the people in PA.
The problem with quotes of out founding fathers is that we don't get the correct context nor to we understanding the definition of the words have changed over the years.
On top of which it was favorite of Tim McVeigh I no longer consider a good one.
2007-09-05 12:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't tell that one to the Neocons, who believe in establishing laws that obliterate the constitution on behalf of fighting the warr on terrorism.
2007-09-05 12:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by alphabetsoup2 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Great quote....thanks for the points. Like its not posted on here 10 times a day.
2007-09-05 12:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by makrothumeo2 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It applied well to those in the colonies who wanted to maintain English rule
2007-09-05 12:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by espreses@sbcglobal.net 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Amen. It is one of my favorite and holds much truth.
2007-09-05 12:25:25 · answer #6 · answered by gone 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree.
2007-09-05 12:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by Mysterio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ben Franklin was a tree hugging hippie who loved terrorists and hated America.
2007-09-05 12:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by John M 2 · 1⤊ 8⤋