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To: Vintage Freeper
Great read.

An educated electorate is the only security for liberty.

One nitpicking point however is that no constitution can perfect an imperfect humanity. No matter what safeguards are written in, some scoundrel can find a workaround.

The problem with all government is that problem Paul stated: "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23.

22 posted on 09/21/2011 7:58:58 AM PDT by hfr (Liberalism is a moral disorder that leads to mental disorder (actually it's sin))
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To: hfr
Your "nitpick" is welcome and duly noted.

This has been addressed by far better men. Here is one quote that I particularly like:

"But you must remember, my fellow-citizens, that eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing. It behooves you, therefore, to be watchful in your States as well as in the Federal Government." -- Andrew Jackson, Farewell Address, March 4, 1837

Could I take the liberty of adding your name to the ping list that will be pinged as each article is posted?

23 posted on 09/21/2011 8:31:37 AM PDT by Vintage Freeper
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