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I never like the appeal to founding fathers argument as if it carries any weight. (1) They could barely agree on anything, so it's not like they would magicall
by chadrs 11y ago
I never like the appeal to founding fathers argument as if it carries any weight.
(1) They could barely agree on anything, so it's not like they would magically agree today
(2) They would also be appalled by women's rights / civil rights, so I don't think this is a good test
- qq66 11y agoAgreed... The Founding Fathers were clearly the most intelligent and capable leadership the country has ever had, but in 2016, I wouldn't ask for the opinion of a person who had signed their name on the three fifths compromise.
- clarkmoody 11y agoMany of the founders detested slavery. Also, most of them would be appalled at the size, scope, and influence of the federal government/bureaucracy and the Supreme Court. Of course a better appeal would be to the principles of liberty outlined in the founding documents of the United States -- principles most of us take for granted.
- SixSigma 11y agoI think Thomas Paine and probably John & Abigail Adams would be for 2)
- afarrell 11y agoNot many people fully appreciate the degree to which #1 is true. Folks should read Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton.