The moral and constitutional obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Representatives must protect liberty, not engage in costly wars that harm the economy.
- In plain terms
- Lawmakers should safeguard freedom, not start ruinous wars.
- What can you take from it?
- Hold elected officials accountable for war decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should representatives balance security and liberty?
- When is war justified?
Another view
Some argue that certain interventions prevent larger threats.
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