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Re:In Jail Without a Lawyer: How a Texas Town Fails Poor Def... by _DeadFred_ on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @04:18PM (#43475470)
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety”

-- Benjamin Franklin

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Re:In Jail Without a Lawyer: How a Texas Town Fails Poor Def... by psd1 on Tuesday March 25, 2025 @06:19PM (#43476660)
I heard "deserve neither and will lose both", which has better meter. No idea which is more accurate.

I _generally_ agree with the sentiment, but Franklin's neighbours didn't have amplified music.

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