Common Sense, Volume 1
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine in 1776 and read by more than 120,000 colonists. Too bad it is not required reading in schools today. Here is just one of the quotes that came from the publication:
“Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one;”
― Thomas Paine, Common Sense
It is hard to imagine what the founders of our great nation would think of the situation we find ourselves in today. Our forefathers risked everything, including their lives, to win the right to be free. The idea of a democratic form of government (actually a republic) formed with the basis of Christian Judaean principles was an experiment that other countries found incomprehensible. However, it wasn’t long before the US would become one of the greatest nations of all time.
Our early political representatives worked for no pay, no rewards and certainly little glory. They faced all the hardships of leadership without much in return except for the fulfillment of their “Love of Country”.
They had experienced tyrannical government as well as government without representation and they fought hard and created a Constitution that would (hopefully) prevent that tyranny from ever happening in this newly founded country.
Unfortunately, not even the Constitution could prevent the corruption that inherently comes from too much money and too much power.
Our government has grown exponentially compared to our population. As we all know, the greater the size of our government, the higher the taxes and more bureaucracy we create. It seems impossible to repair the damage that has already occurred without getting money out of government as well as demanding term limits on all our elected officials…and that would just be the beginning.
Please take the time to read “Common Sense” and get to know your local, state and federal representatives. Your children and grandchildren are counting on your participation.
Just my thoughts!
Richard Geisinger