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Tensions in this country are high. Our nation is as divided politically as I can ever remember. On the issue of the day, people run to their political camps as quickly as possible and begin hurling insults at those with whom they disagree. Our founders knew what they were doing when they designed our form of government. They knew that an adversarial system of governance would best ensure our liberties were protected, but could at times create strong disagreement among the American people. But disagreement is okay. It beats the alternative of tyranny.

— Jay Ashcroft

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Tensions in this country are high. Our nation is as divided politically as I can ever remember. On the issue of the day, people run to their political camps as quickly as possible and begin hurling insults at those with whom they disagree. Our founders knew what they were doing when they designed our form of government. They knew that an adversarial system of governance would best ensure our liberties were protected, but could at times create strong disagreement among the American people. But disagreement is okay. It beats the alternative of tyranny." in the context of "Responding to President Trump’s Request for Missouri Voter Information (July 2, 2017)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Jay Ashcroft

About Jay Ashcroft

John Robert "Jay" Ashcroft (July 12, 1973 –) is an American attorney, engineer, and politician serving as the 40th and current Secretary of State of Missouri.