Did you ever read of any revolution in a nation, b…

Did you ever read of any revolution in a nation, brought about by the punishment of those in power, inflicted by those who had no power at all? You read of a riot act in a country which is called one of the freest in the world, where a few neighbors cannot assemble without the risk of being shot by a hired soldiery, the engines of despotism. We may see such an act in America.

By: Patrick Henry

Year: 1788

This quote is from – Speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention