President George Washington, via The Anchoress:
“Government is not reason, it is not eloquent – it is a force. Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.”
Perhaps one of those times has arrived when the servants must be reminded just who is Master.
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