Once upon a time, few would have argued that the United States didn’t deserve to be considered among the greatest nations in human history: Our founding fight against the tyrannical rule of England’s King George; our essential declaration of equality, and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all; our remarkable constitution […]
“The price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilence.” – Thomas Jefferson – Many people become uncomfortable when anyone criticizes their country. Patriotism, to them, means accepting whatever your country does… period. “My country, right or wrong” is the best expression of this blinkered kind of patriotism. But such simple-minded, blind faith has had a down side, […]
