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Thomas Jefferson - Tyranny is defined as that which is...
Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry. (Thomas Jefferson)

Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry.

Thomas Jefferson

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