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Liberty is Not an Afterthought

by Bob Barr
Throughout U.S. history, the American people have balanced liberty and security. Finding the right mix isn’t always easy. But policy-makers must never forget that they are duty-bound to protect a free society.
Government had ample powers before 9/11 to deal with terrorism in a manner consistent with the Bill of Rights. If we needlessly [...]

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Real ID: A Threat to Security

Guest Commentary by Brian Trent
There’s a lesson in the Aesopian tale of the man who wanted to cook a frog. When he tossed the amphibian into a pot of boiling water, it leapt out to safety. The thwarted cook then changed tactics. He placed the frog in cold water… and slowly brought up the heat.
In [...]

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