[Rhodes22-list] encroachment - political

[Robert Skinner]

Tootle wrote:
> ...
> Addendum: “Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are
> more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and
> silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden
> usurpation”    James Madison

You wouldn't be implying that the Patriot Act
interpretations and presidential signings fit
this description -- or would you?

/Robert