Posts Tagged ‘Founding Documents’

There are few civil societies in the world where the premise of their orderly management is so clearly articulated as that of the United States of America. Our founders understood that if they were to avoid the the tyranny of their past they needed to have clearly stated moral convictions, well defined parameters for the role of their government, and last but not least an expansive view of human rights that embraced all members of their society.

This feat was accomplished over much time and debate and resulted in what is known today as our nations founding documents. The words put to paper commencing in 1776 have for over 200 years formed the foundation of the relationship between our nations governance and of the those governed.

Today it is believed by many, that the principles espoused in the founding documents have been largely ignored by an ever expanding and intrusive government, or worse yet, willfully violated by a ruling elite irrespective of political philosophy. Read more: America’s Founding Documents?… Who Cares!