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[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 21 points 4 months ago

Just mention that Benjamin Franklin invented libraries, and they might shut up.

[-] Todd_cross@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 4 months ago
[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 10 points 4 months ago

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

One of the favorite and often mis-quoted lines for right-wingers. The context here is kind of funny, since it's basically pro-taxation.

I do like misquoting it though to promote privacy, but that has nothing to do with the actual context of the quote.

this post was submitted on 12 Sep 2024
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