Natural Rights -vs- The Patriot Act

by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA

Natural rights. A concept from the Age of Enlightenment. One of the conceptual pillars upon which this nation was built. We have slowly watched as our natural rights are being ever infringed upon. The following series is well worth the time spent watching. And considering.











Food for thought. To quote Benjamin Franklin, "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."

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  1. AnonymousFri Dec 10, 12:20:00 PM EST

    I think one of the greatest tragedies of 9-11 is the freedoms we gave up after.

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  2. Les CarpenterFri Dec 10, 01:03:00 PM EST

    Trestin - as is always the case so it seems.

    FDR was right about one thing... "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

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