"وسایل دفاع در برابر خطر خارجی در طول تاریخ به ابزارهای استبداد در داخل تبدیل شدهاند"
— James Madison
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Sometimes, efforts to protect against outside threats end up being used to control or oppress people within a country. For example, a government might create strict laws and surveillance systems to defend against a possible enemy. However, over time, those same laws and systems could be used to monitor and limit the freedoms of their own citizens. This has happened in many places throughout history. A good way to prevent this is to always question and check how power is being used, making sure that protective measures don't turn into ways to harm or control innocent people. A balanced approach is crucial to maintaining both safety and freedom.
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