During the Revolutionary War the thirteen states of America were loosely connected under The Articles of Confederation. The American Government had no ability to levy taxes. Support of the Continental Army depended upon the voluntary contributions of the states and was woefully inadequate. In an effort to support the troops The United States printed paper money with little or no backing. The consequence of this action was severe inflation with the money soon almost worthless.
In response to the inflation, much of which was driven more by fear than reality, Alexander Hamilton wrote "People are governed more by passion and prejudice than an enlightened sense of their interests." Applying this to a very different situation it seems his observation is an apt description of politics in our day.
A serious evaluation of our own passions and prejudices is always in order. How firmly do we stand for what is right, good, honorable and beautiful? Let the change begin with us.
Takk for alt,
Al
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