The Founding Fathers biggest fear was, clearly, that of giving a Central Federal Government too much power. Their worst fears have been realized beyond their worst imaginable scenarios. Power always corrupts. We are born as Individuals with inalienable rights. Our rights do not come from other men or Government. Government is authorized…
The Founding Fathers biggest fear was, clearly, that of giving a Central Federal Government too much power. Their worst fears have been realized beyond their worst imaginable scenarios. Power always corrupts. We are born as Individuals with inalienable rights. Our rights do not come from other men or Government. Government is authorized by us, not the other way around. At least that was what was intended at this Nation’s creation through the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The answer is to decentralize and have States compete for brains, capital, hearts and minds.
The Founding Fathers biggest fear was, clearly, that of giving a Central Federal Government too much power. Their worst fears have been realized beyond their worst imaginable scenarios. Power always corrupts. We are born as Individuals with inalienable rights. Our rights do not come from other men or Government. Government is authorized by us, not the other way around. At least that was what was intended at this Nation’s creation through the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The answer is to decentralize and have States compete for brains, capital, hearts and minds.
Absolutely! Nail meets head. Beautifully put!
The pyramid of government power structure is upside down. Freedom isn't theirs to deign, Powers few and defined are ours to grant.
I recommend reading “The Mainstream of Human Progress” by Henry Grady Weaver while it is still allowed in print.