This will probably weaken every idea of security in their property, and convince them, that under such a government they have nothing they can call their own; which can scarce fail of producing the happiest consequences!
Franklin warns that oppressive taxation can undermine people's sense of property security, leading to significant consequences.
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II. p. 118.--The truth is, that the Indians considered their lands as mere hunting-manors, and not as farms.
Each union would separately be weaker than when joined by the whole, obliged to exert more force, be oppressed by the expence, and the enemy less deterred from attacking it.
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This is a measure that will be effectual; and will not only in time pay its expence, but make as great returns as any of our present colonies do; will give a strength and unity to our dominions in North America; and give us possession of…
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