Arbitrary power is but the first natural step from anarchy, or the savage life. - Jonathan Swift

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I think that's a question for South Carolin and the last thing they need is people from outside the state coming in and dictating how they should resolve that issue [about flag].

Jonathan Swift

Arbitrary power is but the first natural step from anarchy, or the savage life.

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