"Of all enemies to public liberty war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debt and taxes. And armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few." --
James Madison, Father of the Constitution
So true. Look how every war grew the power of the federal government. Look how Linclon acted like a tyrant during the civil war. Look at Wilson and his sedition act in WW1.
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