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The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects

The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted. – James Madison

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To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression. – James Madison

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Of all the enemies of public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. – James Madison

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Every nation whose affairs betray a want of wisdom and stability may calculate on every loss which can be sustained from the more systematic policy of its wiser neighbors. – James Madison

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There are a lot of good causes out there, but they cant possibly all be served by government. – Jesse Ventura

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When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned. – Herbert Hoover

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We must not tolerate oppressive government or industrial oligarchy in the form of monopolies and cartels. – Henry A. Wallace

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John Kerry believes in an America where hard work is rewarded. – Barack Obama

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Acceptance of the power of God in ones life lays the groundwork for personal commitment to both science and Christianity, which so often have been in conflict. – Kenneth L. Pike

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Things arent right. If a burglar breaks into your home and you shoot him, he can sue you. For what, restraint of trade? – Bill Maher

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