A cautionary tale on government overreach Share Tweet Email By The FirstThu, Apr 23, 2020 Mike Slater says politicians need to be careful about over-reaching with their authority and shares a cautionary tale from 1831 about a government lockdown that ended in violence. Sign up now! Sign up now! Never miss an important story or a must-see moment. Get the best news and videos delivered directly to your inbox every morning with the Up First email! Email Address