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Letter: Democrats’ family agenda ignores erosion of liberties

Tuesday, July 2, 1996 | 11:59 a.m.

This "Families First" emphasis on security sounds and feels good. What else could an American want?

Upon further thought, this agenda for "security" sounds off key and feels oppressive. What is it about "security" that causes skepticism, even suspicion? Ah, there it is! That type of 11security" is the byproduct of enslavement. Those who promise "security," of necessity must be lords of the manor and have power and authority over those who are dependent.

Did Patrick Henry, one of the founders of America, say, "Give me security or give me death"? Is our founding document "the Declaration of Security"? Our great nation was founded not upon dependence but independence. Not upon serfdom but sovereignty. No upon slavery but freedom, and not upon security but liberty.

In 1996, we have a choice. Which will you choose? Security or liberty?

John L. Youngblood

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