Politicians and government officials have a ready excuse when they want to violate the Constitution and expand government power. They claim, “It’s necessary!”
William Pitt said “necessity” is the plea of tyrants and the creed of slaves.
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Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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