Without obsessing over whether anything perfect can be made more perfect, let’s focus on how we’ve done so far perfecting a more perfect union in America, and a better world for mankind. In almost every conceivable way we’ve done incredibly well; probably beyond any of the founders most expansive imaginings at the time the U.S. Constitution was drafted. Not even Gouverneur Morris of Pennsylvania, the most important of the least known fathers of our country, and the author of the preamble to our Constitution could have envisioned just how spectacularly America was going to succeed.
One key to our success is the limitation we have placed upon our freedom through the application of checks and balances. Our freedom cannot be limitless or we will lose the consent of the governed. That consent requires adherence to the conclusions reached by our judiciary, our deliberative bodies, and our elections. The limits we place on our freedom apply to all, from shoplifters to monopolists. It's freedom under the law. Consent of the governed.
An excellent - and remarkedly brief - review of our history. Yes, there are many warts and thorns among the roses - but progress has - and is - is taking place. We must accept valid and constructive criticism by our representatives and citizens BUT also nurture our youth and tell the story of America - unique in world history.
Beautifully thought out and expressed. The essence of the thrill to be American. I attended my state caucus tonight and this was the perfect cap on that experience. Thank you.
A very well done summary of what has made America the greatest nation on the planet. It’s not surprising that so many from other parts of the world want to come here. We need to be constantly on guard against those who would subvert the freedom that has enabled this for their own nefarious ends.
One key to our success is the limitation we have placed upon our freedom through the application of checks and balances. Our freedom cannot be limitless or we will lose the consent of the governed. That consent requires adherence to the conclusions reached by our judiciary, our deliberative bodies, and our elections. The limits we place on our freedom apply to all, from shoplifters to monopolists. It's freedom under the law. Consent of the governed.
An excellent - and remarkedly brief - review of our history. Yes, there are many warts and thorns among the roses - but progress has - and is - is taking place. We must accept valid and constructive criticism by our representatives and citizens BUT also nurture our youth and tell the story of America - unique in world history.
Beautifully thought out and expressed. The essence of the thrill to be American. I attended my state caucus tonight and this was the perfect cap on that experience. Thank you.
A very well done summary of what has made America the greatest nation on the planet. It’s not surprising that so many from other parts of the world want to come here. We need to be constantly on guard against those who would subvert the freedom that has enabled this for their own nefarious ends.