
W. Cleon Skousen
Willard Cleon Skousen was an American law enforcement officer and conservative and nationalist author associated with the John Birch Society. In addition to his role as a notable anti-communist and supporter of the John Birch Society, Skousen had a significant influence on Mormonism. He served as a prominent figure within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, contributing to Mormon literature and theology.
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- Raymond
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- George Washington University
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"The Founders wrote in the Declaration of Independence that some truths are self-evident, and one of these is the fact that all men are created equal. Yet everyone knows that no two human beings are ex…"
"If it corrupts a society for the government to take care of the poor by violating the principle of property rights, who will take care of the poor? The answer of those who built America seems to be: "…"
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