Political liberty, in the negative sense, is the area where a person can act unobstructed by others

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• The fundamental threat to freedom is the power to coerce, whether held by a monarch, dictator, oligarchy or momentary majority MFMilton Friedmanc. 1962
• No one can be subjected to another's political power without his own consent JLJohn Lockec. 1689–1690
• Renouncing liberty means renouncing being human, giving up the rights of humanity and even its duties JRJean-Jacques Rousseauc. 1762
• To preserve freedom, security must be provided outside the market and competition left to work unobstructed FHFriedrich Hayekc. 1944

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