The power to do good always involved the power to do harm. That’s the nature of power. If it exists at all, it can always be used for evil.
That’s why we can never depend on government power to protect our liberty.
For More Information
Antifederalist Warnings! Government Power Is Forever
George Mason โ Virginia Ratifying Convention (11 June 1788)
Natural Rights: Liberty Doesnโt Need a Government Permission Slip
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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