Tag Archives: Benjamin Rush

First Principles: Where There Is No Law, There Is No Liberty

Posted on January 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“[W]here there is no law, there is no liberty; and nothing deserves the name of law but that which is certain and universal in its operation upon all the members of the community.” – Benjamin Rush, 1788       … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Where There Is No Law, There Is No Liberty

Posted on December 3, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Where there is no law, there is no liberty; and nothing deserves the name of law but that which is certain and universal in its operation upon all the members of the community.” — Benjamin Rush, letter to David Ramsay, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Truth Does Not Fear Reasonable Inquiry

Posted on June 11, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Temperate, sincere, and intelligent inquiry and discussion are only to be dreaded by the advocates of error. The truth need not fear them…” – Dr. Benjamin Rush, Founding Father When someone tells you  that something is a settled matter and … Continue reading →

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