>see just how quickly we’re trading our liberty as a society for the semblance of security. Are you referencing the Benjamin Franklin quote here? Because the q

>see just how quickly we’re trading our liberty as a society for the semblance of security. Are you referencing the Benjamin Franklin quote here? Because the quote means the exact opposite of what it is typically used for. The state has every right and responsibility to defend the general populace against threats in spite of personal wants and wishes.