Wherefore, honest men and wise men should be sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should observe to uphold; (D&C 98:10)

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

The Definition of Tyranny

"The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny. "

(James Madison "Federalist 47" Via Constitution 101 - "Separation of Powers: Preventing Tyranny")

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