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		davidcbc 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: ChatControl update: blocking minority held but Den... That's a common misquote "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" The extra words are important

rightbyte 4 months ago [–]

"a little temporary" is key.

Also the background context of arguing for taxing the rich instead of making them aristocrats.

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