When the American Revolution finally happened it was preceded by many events similar to what is currently under way in the healthcare debate. Government mandates that infringed on the public’s ability to have their voices heard. King George knew what was happening but believed if he steam rolled forward, ignored his subjects he could stomp out the uprisings that were happening in the colonies.
Obama and his administration are making the same mistake. The current course of the federal government is to limit public input and is taking away basic principles of petitioning our government. This administration is now on the receiving end of what King George mis-calculated in 1776. The people are done with an intrusive central power intent on determining the destiny of their lives.
These “townhall” meetings are going to get more and more contentious. The emotional connection with losing freedom cannot be quelled with a simple request for “civility”. There is nothing civil about denying freedom. As a matter of fact it is the perfect excuse for a revolution…
True knowledge of American history is necessary to insure the future of the America we love… This is an important time in our country's history. We must be wise and measured as we choose our leaders going forward.
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