As American as Apple Pie

As American as Apple Pie

In the United States of America, replacing an existing constitution with a newer one happens fairly often, to good effect and with little turmoil. Citizens assembled, discussed what they wanted from government, designed a plan combining proven methods from other states and nations with new ideas they believed worth trying. They then submitted their plan to the voting public of the state. It’s a process that no one who believes in representative government could object to.

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Madison & Jefferson on the Future

Madison & Jefferson on the Future

Madison and Jefferson agree that public debt can be necessary and proper at times. Madison recollects that America incurred debt during the Revolution, which was certainly worth it and certainly would make future generations happy and free. In any similar case, where future generations would be richer and happier because of past spending, Madison expressed himself willing for the living to pass debt onto the next generation.

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