He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from
oppression: for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that
will reach unto himself. -- Thomas Paine
oppression: for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that
will reach unto himself. -- Thomas Paine
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