"I believe there are more instances
of the abridgment of
the freedom of the people
by gradual and silent encroachments
of those in power,
than by violent and sudden usurpations."
-- James Madison, warning against Pres. Obama's signing into law of the National Defense Authorization Act on 2011/12/31. The law contains provisions that allow the indefinite military detention, without trial or appearance before a judge, of anyone -- even U.S. citizens and residents -- accused of a "belligerent act" or any terror-related offense.
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