"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
2007-10-25 08:09:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I am so glad to see that some Americans still know this! But I still wonder about your interpretation of it? Thats why I asked.
2007-10-25 08:15:04 · update #1
Ben
2007-10-25 08:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by Jose R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ben Franklin
2007-10-25 15:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ben Franklin
2007-10-25 15:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by Diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Canadian this is new to me though of course know who Benjamin Franklin is (read the other answers) so now know he said this.
To me the statement means: When you compromise your basic rights and do not fight for them then you don't truly want or deserve them.
That's my interpretation anyway.
2007-10-25 15:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by Choqs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ben franklin.
2007-10-25 17:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by theo c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
benjamin franklin
2007-10-25 15:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by rooster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it was, why do you ask?
2007-10-25 15:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by blase' blahhh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋