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Words to live by

No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land.

Magna Carta, Article 39
An opposing view was today expressed [link to http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/15633794.htm no longer works] by the United States Senate.

2 comments on "Words to live by"

  • Adam says:

    What’s 608 years of tradition between friends?

  • albatross says:

    Freedom is on the march. You may not agree now, but after a few weeks in a secret CIA prison, you’ll eagerly sign papers to that effect.

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