The Founders universally opposed “consolidation” – or centralization of government power – as dangerous and destructive to liberty. Patrick Henry, James Madison, Fisher Ames, George Washington and others warned against it. But today, we see it on almost every issue, with the 4th Amendment making for a pretty stark example.

Path to Liberty: December 21, 2020

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Understanding Single Points of Failure (SPOF)

Are You a Single Point Of Failure?

The Federal Government Sucks and We All Know It

Patrick Henry (7 June 1788)

The dangers of a consolidation

Patrick Henry (9 June 1788)

End in the destruction of our liberties

Fisher Ames (19 Jan 1788)

Too much provision

George Washington Farewell Address (18 Sept 1796)

Madison – Report of 1800

Obvious tendency

Episode: Brutus on the Dangers of Consolidation

Jefferson on Consolidation to Nathaniel Macon, 23 November 1821

4th Amendment

Incorporation Doctrine