A Quote by Thomas Jefferson

A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny.

Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson
American - President
April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826

Let us hope our weapons are never needed - but do not forget what the common people of this nation knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny.

Edward Abbey

The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.

William F. Buckley, Jr.

The 'well-informed citizenry is in danger of becoming the 'well-amused audience'.

Al Gore

A Nation's best defense is an educated citizenry

Thomas Jefferson

Democracy cannot meaningfully function without an informed citizenry, and such a citizenry is impossible without broad public access to information about the operations of government.

Ryan Shapiro

Widespread public access to knowledge, like public education, is one of the pillars of our democracy, a guarantee that we can maintain a well-informed citizenry.