If angels were given to govern men,
neither
external nor internal controls
would be necessary
First,
control the Governed
Next,
control private interests
over
public rights
In republican government,
legislative authority necessarily
predominates,
on extraordinary occasions,
it might be
perfidiously abused
power surrendered by the people
to the administration,
unjust views of the major
interests of the minor
turned against
both parties
society itself
will be broken
many parts,
interests
class of citizen,
rights of individuals
Or
the minority
will be in danger of
the majority
the best security—
rights of every class,
will be diminished
Justice is the end of;
civil society
Inspired by Tracy K. Smith's cut-up Declaration
