They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve n
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
-Benjamin Franklin
I think what G-Hale was actually saying was "Innocent until proven guilty"
Mr. Franklin did not subscribe to "democracy" (No objections to free elections) "Do we have a democracy Mr. Franklin?" they asked after a lengthy constitutional convention. "No Sir, you have a Republic...if you can keep it!"
If we all hell bent on reversing (random searches, drug/alcohol tests without cause etc) that pillar of civilzed society.....then watch out!