Oh my god, you focused on the wrong part of that story. The fact that he was able to order a pizza with no sauce or cheese and ONLY meat is amazing. Check out the picture of the cheeseless, sauceless meat pizza.
The quote wasn't actually by Ben Franklin but by some guy named Richard Jackson.
I'm just very thankful you used the whole quote, including the words "essential" and "temporary" which are often omitted. Without those words, the quote becomes much too strong. I am happy to give up some inessential liberties in order to obtain some permanent safety.
When I've seen pictures of that effect in the past, I've heard that it's what happens when a plane passes the speed of sound (which is also what creates the sonic boom). I don't know if this is accurate, it's just what I've read/heard in the past.
http://www.rumorsdaily.com/2008/06/30/the-2009-mazda-3-is-evil/
Then I bought one.
http://www.rumorsdaily.com/2008/03/28/catbus-for-sale/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC9FtLQJoGM
Yes!
http://www.rumorsdaily.com/photography/washington-dc/anti-war-protest-2007/?pid=3904#picture_nav
I'm just very thankful you used the whole quote, including the words "essential" and "temporary" which are often omitted. Without those words, the quote becomes much too strong. I am happy to give up some inessential liberties in order to obtain some permanent safety.