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the techcrunch article claims the quote was "not about liberty but taxes" and even links to the Franklin quote, which is , oddly , about liberty: > "In fine, w

the techcrunch article claims the quote was "not about liberty but taxes" and even links to the Franklin quote, which is , oddly , about liberty: > "In fine, we have the most sensible concern for the poor distressed inhabitants of the frontiers. We have taken every step in our power, consistent with the just rights of the freemen of Pennsylvania, for their relief, and we have reason to believe, that in the midst of their distresses they themselves do not wish us to go farther. Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Such as were inclined to defend themselves, but unable to purchase arms and ammunition have, as we are informed, been supplied with both, ... https://books.google.gr/books/content?id=HptPAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA99&img=1&zoom=3&hl=en&sig=ACfU3U0rpXMXbiIv-TbaLZ_pio1PRL2RHA&ci=475%2C323%2C430%2C623&edge=0 https://books.google.gr/books/content?id=HptPAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA9...

thrwaway69 7y ago
Oh didn't see that but my point was simply to avoid labelling quote with the person. HN and many other places use that quote to push pro privacy debate in a really different dynamics and world than author of that quote lived in. He couldn't have seen such malicious software taking over the world. While the quote on its may be a good ideal. You can't imply author would take similar stance to software and privacy in drastic different settings where organization argue that to protect the liberty of state and freedom of its people, they require trampling on privacy of others or its own citizens. Humans by nature are hypocritical and contextual. Assuming that is important in validating the position one might take. In the absence of evidence, just rely on the essence of words.
- buboard 7y ago
  yeah , quotes are useful however, even decontextualized, to anchor an idea to a specific point of reference.its not just about authority

thrwaway69 7y ago

Oh didn't see that but my point was simply to avoid labelling quote with the person. HN and many other places use that quote to push pro privacy debate in a really different dynamics and world than author of that quote lived in. He couldn't have seen such malicious software taking over the world. While the quote on its may be a good ideal. You can't imply author would take similar stance to software and privacy in drastic different settings where organization argue that to protect the liberty of state and freedom of its people, they require trampling on privacy of others or its own citizens. Humans by nature are hypocritical and contextual. Assuming that is important in validating the position one might take. In the absence of evidence, just rely on the essence of words.

buboard 7y ago
yeah , quotes are useful however, even decontextualized, to anchor an idea to a specific point of reference.its not just about authority