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The American Mind Then and Now with C. Bradley Thompson

The Troubadour Podcast

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Government Response to Threats and Individual Freedom

The chapter explores government responses to threats like the coronavirus, comparing them to historical responses to smallpox, and delves into the balance between public health measures and individual liberties. It analyzes the concept of government's role in securing rights derived from the consent of the governed and emphasizes the Founding Fathers' belief in limited government to protect individual rights.

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