1. Thomas Jefferson
He knew that that great civilizations began to decline when direct taxation was introduced. ... In his notes to Benjamin Banneker, is an example of the way in which those without full access to the blessings of liberty have employed his ideals against aspect of the society he himself created. ... But, I am sure that we have not lived up to his expectations, nor that we are as competent at building on the foundation as he was on laying it. ...
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