Thought on Governing - March 10, 2010
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism The following words are attributed to Samuel Adams, an 18TH Century American Patriot. Given the current tenor of political debate, and the often uncivil discourse amongst the people disposed to politics, it seemed, at least to me, that San Adams words have special significance today. "A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader." --Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, 1779 Perhaps the elected officials of both majors, as well as the rank and file members of the democratic and the republican parties ought to read these words. Even internalizing them and perhaps looking in the mirror from time to time. Dissension and...