1430: James Madison – The Instruments of Tyranny

The means of defense against foreign danger, have always been the instruments of tyranny at home. Among the Romans, it was a standing maxim to excite a war, whenever a revolt was apprehended. Throughout all Europe, the armies kept up under the pretext of defending, have enslaved the people. —James MadisonDownload Print Quality (7680×4020) 202KB  |  Normal Quality (3840×2010) 113KB
The means of defense against foreign danger, have always been the instruments of tyranny at home. Among the Romans, it was a standing maxim to excite a war, whenever a revolt was apprehended. Throughout all Europe, the armies kept up under the pretext of defending, have enslaved the people. —James MadisonDownload Print Quality (7680×7680) 289KB  |  Normal Quality (3840×3840) 152KB

The means of defense against foreign danger, have always been the instruments of tyranny at home. Among the Romans, it was a standing maxim to excite a war, whenever a revolt was apprehended. Throughout all Europe, the armies kept up under the pretext of defending, have enslaved the people. —James Madison

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