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In reply to the discussion: What Do British People Think About the U.K.’s Gun Restrictions? [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,479 posts)31. A very wise quote
"Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority... the Constitution was made to guard against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
Among politicians and government officials, I consider the ability to articulate rights as necessary for a leader of any sort.
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What Do British People Think About the U.K.’s Gun Restrictions? [View all]
SecularMotion
May 2014
OP
Where in the SOP does it say you have to comment on stories? Posting an article often....
Logical
May 2014
#3
Actually, I majored in both English and US history. That's why I say baloney.
Starboard Tack
May 2014
#47
Very good. Because it got the idea from England, same as it got the language.
Starboard Tack
May 2014
#52