Philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe explained that "no one is as hopelessly enslaved as the person who thinks he's free.” That's becoming an apt description for Americans who are oblivious to-or ignorant of-the liberties we've lost. (Walter E. Williams)

Philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe explained that "no one is as hopelessly enslaved as the person who thinks he's free.” That's becoming an apt description for Americans who are oblivious to-or ignorant of-the liberties we've lost.

Walter E. Williams

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