I think what is most true is that the power of the government derives from the people, so we have a responsibility to keep that government in line.
I'm with you on that comment NWP.
I think that Prof. Reel certainly frames a realist view of how we may be inclined to make considerations regarding "American Values" when we are engaged to even make consideration. But, as a nation...we've somehow moved away from making consideration of values.
I'd love to wiggle my nose and all would be right with the world and more especially America, but I can't. As Prof. Reel points out, America is a work in progress, but in order for there to be progress, we have to come together as a nation, construct common values and goals.
Over the past couple or few decades, we have sorted groups of folks who make that difficult to attain. We have a government who wants us divided. Who wants us uninformed. Who wants its citizens obiedent and grateful. Gosh, that sounds like some weird OTHER government in some other country doesn't it?
Thanks for this topic NWP...sincerely, I mean it.
I value being able to post what I just did...
Can't do that in China or Iran.
