Quote by James Madison

The loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or imagined, from abroad.

The loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisio

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This quote suggests that when people's freedoms are limited within their own country, it can be attributed to measures taken in response to perceived threats from outside forces. It indicates that in the name of security, governments may enact policies or regulations that curtail the liberties and rights of their own citizens. The quote implies that the fear of potential dangers from foreign sources can result in the erosion of individual freedoms and privacy within a society.

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