Quote by Daniel Webster

Where is it written in the Constitution, in what article or section is it contained, that you may take children from their parents, and parents from their children, and compel them to fight the battles of any war in which the folly or the wickedness of government may engage it?

Where is it written in the Constitution, in what article or

Summary

This quote questions the practice of forcibly conscripting individuals, particularly children and parents, into participating in wars that may result from the government's misguided decisions and malicious intentions. It challenges the idea that such actions can be justified or authorized by any specific article or section within the Constitution. Essentially, the quote prompts a critical reflection on the ethical implications of governmental decisions and their impact on the lives of the people they govern.

By Daniel Webster

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