...powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is...them, but to inform their discretion by education." 2 Education and citizenship have traveled together throughout the history of the United States. As...

...think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the reedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion." —Thomas Jefferson As the title of this symposium reflects, public preparedness is a national imperative....

...delegates from 50 states. (Photo courtesy of Larry Lettera/Camera 1 .) People Drive Progress I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society...them, but to inform their discretion by education. Thomas Jefferson In science, politics, even religion, the public often cedes decisions, important decisions,...

...protect the people's right to survival and selfdetermination, then one or the other must go. "I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society...take it from them, but to inform their discretion." — Thomas Jefferson As we have discussed earlier, governments do not have the power to create freedom;...

...democratic society. That is the point that Jefferson made when he wrote: "I know no safe depositary of the ultimate powers of the society but the people...them, but to inform their discretion by education." —Thomas Jefferson to William C. Jarvis, 1820. ME 15:278 and "Though [the people] may acquiesce, they...

...in part for his obstructionist conduct with regard to judges. As Thomas Jefferson said, "I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society...remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion."45 Jefferson is right. EPILOGUE OPPOSING TYRANNY Since I was a teenager, I've been fascinated...

...sanction guardianship. In the words of Jefferson: "I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves; and if we think...take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education."''6 When people serve on a jury, they take the responsibility seriously. We can expect the...

...occurred as natural and unchangeable." As Jefferson pointed out, however, "if we think them [the people] not enlightened enough to exercise their control with...take it from them, but to inform their discretion." 13 That means we have to educate the populace to improve our education system, a particularly difficult...

...themselves: and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their controul with a wholsome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them,...education. This is the true corrective of abuses of constitutional power. To William Charles Jarvis, Monticello, September 28, 1820 The general spread...

...there is an army of people who will help in this situation if you just ask. To quote Thomas Jefferson, "I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers...take it from them but to inform their discretion." I thank you for inviting me to testify, and I appreciate the opportunity to share the NAS committee's...