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Originally Posted by Cal Coon
Hey rusty, I'm still waiting for your version of "the real quote" that you said I butchered. Your silence is deafening... Are you a history teacher in our public school system spewing propaganda to our young unsuspecting minds? It doesn't work on adults that know better...
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Here is the quote I believe you are referencing: “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.”
Franklin wrote this in 1755 - and the context of the letter is much more about taxes than liberty. It started being taken out of context about 50 years ago, give or take, and now is often used in a manner different than Franklin’s original use.
Not looking for a debate, just offering up some information.