Does this quote from James Madison pretty much sum up the situation today?

It is a nice quote and I like it but we are not quite there yet. By and large the majority of those who were originally for Bush's decimating of our Constitution are still for it under the guise of keeping themselves safe from terrorism. Many of them don't understand the danger they are bringing upon this country. Many people do fortunately realize that but they are decried as being insane or un-patriotic. It will take time before by and large people realize what mistakes have been made.