Do all Americans truly have a yearning to fundamentally "remake" our nation? There must be a subversive minority out there that still believes the United States — even with its imperfections and sporadic recessions — is, in context, still a wildly prosperous and free country worth preserving... ...Is there anyone who still believes the Constitution was created to ensure each citizen liberty and the ability to pursue happiness rather than a guarantee of happiness — and a retirement fund, health care, a job, an education, a house ... ?I would be one. Read the whole thing. (HT: insty)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Is dissent still patriotic?
A good question by David Harsanyi at the Denver Post:
Labels:
constitution,
liberty,
patriotism