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Most lawmakers tend to all sing the same tune in their guarded echo chamber, ignoring different sounding appeals from the public.

"But I'm being a bit more guarded at the moment."

In years past, lawmakers have jealously guarded their constitutional powers.

Despite the success, much of the television personality's personal life was tightly guarded from the public.

It is also common for followers to touch these statues for blessings - meaning they are also rarely guarded - leaving them wide open for thieves.