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The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens. – Arlen Specter

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Americans addiction to sports, with the NFL at the top, is based on the excitement generated by the potential for the unexpected great play which can only happen with honest competition from great athletes. – Arlen Specter

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But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to security. – Arlen Specter

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Its dismaying to see the unilateralism that the government is doing. – Edward Norton

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If, indeed, a firearm were more dangerous to its possessors than to potential aggressors, would it not make sense for the government to arm all criminals, and let them accidentally shoot themselves? Is this absurd? Yes, and yet the government, of course, is arming criminals. – David Mamet

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