And the final word on the Beeb thing, for today anyway, comes from Thomas Jefferson.
"Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government."
Posted by Joe at January 30, 2004 11:23 PM"The condition upon which God has given
liberty to man is eternal vigilance."
-- John Philpot Curran: Speech upon the Right of Election, July 10, 1790.
When Thomas Jefferson (mis)quoted Curran upon the occasion of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it's clear he was referring not to foreign enemies but to the central government.
While I'm on my soapbox, I can't resist one more:
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
-- Patrick Henry
Posted by: DJ at February 3, 2004 09:16 AMGreat stuff. A place for the occasional quote to be inserted in the re-design would be a good idea. ;+)
Posted by: Joe at February 3, 2004 03:25 PMI hear your hint.
Posted by: DJ at February 4, 2004 08:56 AM