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Speaking of Freedom

There's a new study from the Freedom Forum that says that people are more willing than ever before to give up freedom of speech (more accurately, First Amendment rights) for security.

What I say on the subject is what Benjamin Franklin said:

They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Of course, I note as I scan the study that mostly we're willing that other Americans give up their freedoms for our security....