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World leaders march arm-in-arm in Paris in support of free speech. Meanwhile, back at home, our freedoms are eroded almost daily. “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” predicted Ben Franklin, who knew a thing or two about the political mind’s unquenchable thirst for power and control. In Britain, the government is introducing a law compelling nursery staff and childminders to report toddlers they suspect of being terrorists. No, your eyes didn’t decide you – and no, we didn’t just make that up. Toddlers. Terrorists. Is there no end to this madness? On the first Debriefer of the new year, we look at the state of the Enlightenment, circa 2015. Authors, Literary Orgs Respond to 'Hebdo' Attack in Paris Planned, cold-blooded killings mark French newspaper attack Paris shooting: Cartoonists, economist among the dead in terror attack Crowds in London Stand with Charlie Hebdo After Horrific Attack U.S. determines North Korea behind Son