The Founding Fathers

If we cannot attempt to understand how the founders might view what happens in the present moment (and justifiably this leads to debate, argument, heated words) then we must fully question the value of their effect upon us. What I mean to ask is, "What is the value of learning about the Founders if their issues cannot be brought into the present?" While I study and learn from the past, I do not live in it.

One issue that I feel must be addressed to fully put into perspective how we are living in a different world from the founders is the issue of the speed with which news and events come from one part of the world to another. Remember that in the days of the Founders whole countries could fall before the rest of the (inter-national) world knew anything about it. This also brings into perspective the issue of who, what, why, when and how that information is being brought to us. Question all media, then and now! Someone needs to remind the media that it is their job to enlighten... as in to give spiritual or intellectual insight to; To give information to; To inform or instruct.

“Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppression of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.” (Thomas Jefferson)