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Civil Liberties Quotes

Now that Bin Laden dead, can we get our civil liberties back? That George Bush stole with the Patriot Act? Picture Quote #1

Christians should be among those who speak loudest in defense of civil liberties and the protection of the weak Picture Quote #1

Patriotism threatens free speech with death. It is infuriated by thoughtful hesitation, constructive criticism of our leaders and pleas for peace. It despises people of foreign birth. It has specifically blamed homosexuals, feminists and the American Civil Liberties Union. In other words, the American flag stands for intimidation, censorship, violence, bigotry, sexism, homophobia and shoving the Constitution through a paper shredder. Whom are we calling terrorists here? Picture Quote #1

I read these polls because civil-liberties organizations tell me I need to be aware of public opinion Picture Quote #1

Liberal Democrats in government will not follow the last Labour government by sounding the retreat on the protection of civil liberties in the United Kingdom. It continues to be essential that our civil liberties are safeguarded, and that the state is not given the powers to snoop on its citizens at will Picture Quote #1

By international standards, many of the U.K.’s policies for civil society are exemplary. However, there are concerns about constraints on civil liberties - particularly restrictions on free assembly and about the rising tide of everyday regulation has seriously impeded community activity - from organising street parties to helping children Picture Quote #1

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We have got to protect privacy rights. We have got to protect our God-given, constitutionally protected civil liberties, and we are not doing that in the federal government. The Department of Homeland Security, as well as the TSA, is a great culprit in being a Gestapo-type organization Picture Quote #1

Our sovereignty may be dependent on our ability to eavesdrop on transmissions between our enemies on the outside and those on the inside with sympathies for them. I trust my ability to determine who to mark for examination and so will you Picture Quote #1

Using a broad brushstroke, I think Libertarian - most of America are socially accepting and fiscally responsible. I’m in that category. I think, broadly speaking, that’s a Libertarian. A Libertarian is going to be somebody who’s really strong on civil liberties Picture Quote #1

Even though some in our government may claim that civil liberties must be compromised in order to protect the public, we must be wary of what we are giving up in the name of fighting terrorism Picture Quote #1

I believe that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act must be reformed. We must improve the American public’s confidence in, and perception of, our national security programs, by increasing transparency, strengthening oversight, and safeguarding civil liberties Picture Quote #1

As for civil liberties, any one who is not vigilant may one day find himself living, if not in a police state, at least in a police city Picture Quote #1

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Since 9/11, the Bush administration has used that tragic event as a justification to rip up our constitution and our civil liberties. And I honestly believe that one or two 9/11s, and martial law will be declared in our country and we’re inching towards a police state Picture Quote #1

George W. Bush and his administration embarked on a full-scale assault on civil liberties, human rights and the rule of law, walking away from his international obligations, tearing up international treaties, protocols and UN conventions Picture Quote #1

Well, take the evolution of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It began as hackers’ rights. Then it became general civil liberties of everybody - government stay away Picture Quote #1

For some reason, I seem to be bothered whenever I see acts of injustice and assaults on people’s civil liberties. I imagine what I write in the future will follow in that vein. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction Picture Quote #1

I like Mitt Romney as a person. I think he’s a dignified person. But I have no common ground on economics. He doesn’t worry about the Federal Reserve. He doesn’t worry about foreign policy. He doesn’t talk about civil liberties, so I would have a hard time to expect him to ever invite me to campaign with him Picture Quote #1

The arc of American history almost inevitably moves toward freedom. Whether it’s Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, the expansion of women’s rights or, now, gay rights, I think there is an almost-inevitable march toward greater civil liberties Picture Quote #1

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You don’t have any civil liberties if you’re dead Picture Quote #1

I urge calm and sensitivity to the fundamental civil liberties of our country Picture Quote #1

Civil liberties victories never stay won, but must be fought for over and over again Picture Quote #1

Those who would give up their civil liberties for security deserve neither Picture Quote #1

Presidents who restrict civil liberties, even in wartime, are usually judged harshly for it Picture Quote #1

One of the most clearly marked trends for over twenty years has been the decline in civil liberties Picture Quote #1

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Let me be clear: There is no stronger advocate for civil liberties in the Senate than myself Picture Quote #1

Civil liberty is the status of the man who is guaranteed by law and civil institutions the exclusive employment of all his own powers for his own welfare Picture Quote #1

When complaints are freely heard, deeply considered and speedily reformed, then is the utmost bound of civil liberty attained that wise men look for Picture Quote #1

The law, which restrains a man from doing mischief to his fellow citizens, though it diminishes the natural, increases the civil liberty of mankind Picture Quote #1

National security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties Picture Quote #1

Terrorism is escalating to the point that Americans soon may have to choose between civil liberties and more intrusive means of protection Picture Quote #1

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Now that Bin Laden dead, can we get our civil liberties back? That George Bush stole with the Patriot Act? (Civil Liberties Quotes) Christians should be among those who speak loudest in defense of civil liberties and the protection of the weak. (Civil Liberties Quotes) Patriotism threatens free speech with death. It is infuriated by thoughtful hesitation, constructive criticism of our leaders and pleas for peace. It despises people of foreign birth. It has specifically blamed homosexuals, feminists and the American Civil Liberties Union. In other words, the American flag stands for intimidation, censorship, violence, bigotry, sexism, homophobia and shoving the Constitution through a paper shredder. Whom are we calling terrorists here? (Civil Liberties Quotes) I read these polls because civil-liberties organizations tell me I need to be aware of public opinion. (Civil Liberties Quotes) Liberal Democrats in government will not follow the last Labour government by sounding the retreat on the protection of civil liberties in the United Kingdom. It continues to be essential that our civil liberties are safeguarded, and that the state is not given the powers to snoop on its citizens at will. (Civil Liberties Quotes) By international standards, many of the U.K.’s policies for civil society are exemplary. However, there are concerns about constraints on civil liberties - particularly restrictions on free assembly and about the rising tide of everyday regulation has seriously impeded community activity - from organising street parties to helping children. (Civil Liberties Quotes) We have got to protect privacy rights. We have got to protect our God-given, constitutionally protected civil liberties, and we are not doing that in the federal government. The Department of Homeland Security, as well as the TSA, is a great culprit in being a Gestapo-type organization. (Civil Liberties Quotes) Our sovereignty may be dependent on our ability to eavesdrop on transmissions between our enemies on the outside and those on the inside with sympathies for them. I trust my ability to determine who to mark for examination and so will you (Civil Liberties Quotes) Using a broad brushstroke, I think Libertarian - most of America are socially accepting and fiscally responsible. I’m in that category. I think, broadly speaking, that’s a Libertarian. A Libertarian is going to be somebody who’s really strong on civil liberties. (Civil Liberties Quotes) Even though some in our government may claim that civil liberties must be compromised in order to protect the public, we must be wary of what we are giving up in the name of fighting terrorism. (Civil Liberties Quotes) I believe that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act must be reformed. We must improve the American public’s confidence in, and perception of, our national security programs, by increasing transparency, strengthening oversight, and safeguarding civil liberties. (Civil Liberties Quotes) As for civil liberties, any one who is not vigilant may one day find himself living, if not in a police state, at least in a police city. (Civil Liberties Quotes) Since 9/11, the Bush administration has used that tragic event as a justification to rip up our constitution and our civil liberties. And I honestly believe that one or two 9/11s, and martial law will be declared in our country and we’re inching towards a police state (Civil Liberties Quotes) George W. Bush and his administration embarked on a full-scale assault on civil liberties, human rights and the rule of law, walking away from his international obligations, tearing up international treaties, protocols and UN conventions (Civil Liberties Quotes) Well, take the evolution of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It began as hackers’ rights. Then it became general civil liberties of everybody - government stay away (Civil Liberties Quotes) For some reason, I seem to be bothered whenever I see acts of injustice and assaults on people’s civil liberties. I imagine what I write in the future will follow in that vein. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction (Civil Liberties Quotes) I like Mitt Romney as a person. I think he’s a dignified person. But I have no common ground on economics. He doesn’t worry about the Federal Reserve. He doesn’t worry about foreign policy. He doesn’t talk about civil liberties, so I would have a hard time to expect him to ever invite me to campaign with him (Civil Liberties Quotes) The arc of American history almost inevitably moves toward freedom. Whether it’s Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, the expansion of women’s rights or, now, gay rights, I think there is an almost-inevitable march toward greater civil liberties (Civil Liberties Quotes) You don’t have any civil liberties if you’re dead (Civil Liberties Quotes) I urge calm and sensitivity to the fundamental civil liberties of our country (Civil Liberties Quotes) Civil liberties victories never stay won, but must be fought for over and over again (Civil Liberties Quotes) Those who would give up their civil liberties for security deserve neither (Civil Liberties Quotes) Presidents who restrict civil liberties, even in wartime, are usually judged harshly for it (Civil Liberties Quotes) One of the most clearly marked trends for over twenty years has been the decline in civil liberties (Civil Liberties Quotes) Let me be clear: There is no stronger advocate for civil liberties in the Senate than myself (Civil Liberties Quotes) Civil liberty is the status of the man who is guaranteed by law and civil institutions the exclusive employment of all his own powers for his own welfare (Civil Liberties Quotes) When complaints are freely heard, deeply considered and speedily reformed, then is the utmost bound of civil liberty attained that wise men look for (Civil Liberties Quotes) The law, which restrains a man from doing mischief to his fellow citizens, though it diminishes the natural, increases the civil liberty of mankind (Civil Liberties Quotes) National security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties (Civil Liberties Quotes) Terrorism is escalating to the point that Americans soon may have to choose between civil liberties and more intrusive means of protection (Civil Liberties Quotes)

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