How does the following quote of Mr. Jefferson's relate to the current legislative agenda and current body of Federal, State and Local law:
The Legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.
From: Notes on Virginia, 1784
On laws addressing an individual or groups religious beliefs or practices:
...But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods, or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
From: Notes on Virginia, 1784
On government mandated education and funded education:
I look to the diffusion of light and education as the resource most to be relied on for ameliorating the condition, promoting the virtue, and advancing the happiness of man.
Jefferson's position on the Alien & Sedition Acts of Adams' administration
Current Legislative Agenda Items:
- Missile Defense Shield
- Tax Relief
- Social security
- Drug, sex and gun laws
- Health care, prescription drug entitlement
- Privacy and the Internet
- Freedom of Speech
- Burning the flag
- Confederate flag displays / Confederate flag as part of a state flag / employer objections to political statements on license plates on cars of employees parked in company parking lots
