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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people
by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and
sudden usurpations.... The means of defense against foreign danger historically
have become the instruments of tyranny at home."
-James Madison
God, it would be freezing in Seattle.
Any time you can raise public awareness you're having some effect.
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