When governments fear people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. --Thomas Jefferson
"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens." --George Washington
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. --Thomas Jefferson
"In those wretched countries where a man cannot call his tongue his own, he can scarce call anything his own... Who ever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech." --Benjamin Franklin
'It would be a hard government that should tax its people one-tenth part of their income. --Benjamin Franklin
When governments fear people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. --Thomas Jefferson
"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. ...
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Great job on the cheese. It just makes me plain mad when somebody skimps on the cheese. : ) Thanks for posting this!