“A government that is strong because it is free, and confident because it is just, has nothing to fear in granting refuge to exiles.”
– Alexander von Humboldt (1769 – 1859), German explorer and polymath.
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Well, that explains a lot doesn’t it?
As a general rule, we like to keep things pretty light around here, on the basis that life’s too short. However, when you come across something as wise as this, it surely deserves to be acknowledged.
There again, I’m obviously just a godless, freedom-hating libtard….
…I’m pleased to say.
the only deadhead in the hameau 
That’s a wonderful quote and so appropriate!
I am glad you shred that quote. So many people need to understand that.
Ugh…shared, shared! (I hate the typos I see only after posting)
Harpies to mere awl the team.