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Laws Should Be Silent In Times Of War
Andrew Schwartz
2/18/13
US history 1 In times of war, laws are silent. Throughout every war there are legal issues that are brought to the table. These issues decide the fate of our country. The government must act fast to protect its citizens. Inter arma silent leges may seem unconstitutional but we deem it necessary because in the end, it comes to our benefit. Laws should be silent in times of war because it saved our union from falling apart, it allowed America to receive vital information, and allowed the united nations to win World War Two. During the civil war, the border stares were essential to the union. If they fell to the confederates, our capitol would be surrounded and we would lose the war. Rabble-Rousers spied on the
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