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A man does not have to defend his rights with his own hand, because he can call upon the police, upon the sheriff’s posse, upon the militia, or in certain extreme cases upon the Army, to defend him.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “A man does not have to defend his rights with his own hand, because he can call upon the police, upon the sheriff’s…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt describes how individuals can rely on law enforcement and military support to defend their rights, rather than taking matters into their own hands.
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