Constitution Quote by Timothy D. Snyder

“The Constitution is worth saving, the rule of law is worth saving, democracy is worth saving, but these things can and will be lost if everyone waits around for someone else.” quote by Timothy D. Snyder — Download Open image

“The Constitution is worth saving, the rule of law is worth saving, democracy is worth saving, but these things can and will be lost if everyone waits around for someone else.”

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Anticipatory obedience teaches authorities what is possible and accelerates unfreedom.

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