All presidents but Jefferson have argued that their first job was to keep us safe. All presidents but Jefferson were wrong. If you read the Constitution, you will see that the President's first job - as Jefferson understood well - is to keep us free.
Andrew NapolitanoWhy are liberals who want the government to regulate their health care upset that the government wants to regulate their internet?
Andrew NapolitanoFreedom is the default position. Everything the government does takes away some of our freedom... That's why we have a constitution, to restrain the government.
Andrew NapolitanoThe unfortunate and inescapable historical truth is that those in government - from both parties and with a few courageous exceptions - do not feel constrained by the Constitution. They think they can do whatever they want.
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