In his book "Use of Force," author Brad Thor explores the delicate balance between personal freedoms and the need for security. He highlights the importance of maintaining individual liberties in the face of threats, emphasizing that compromising these freedoms for temporary safety can lead to a loss of both.

Thor references a famous quote attributed to Ben Franklin, underscoring that those willing to sacrifice essential liberties for a sense of security undermine their own rights and may ultimately jeopardize their safety. This perspective reinforces the idea that true security cannot come at the expense of personal freedom.