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When Government Programs Misfire

In chapter 3 of Preserving Democracy, Elgin Hushbeck notes: A key aspect of any democratic government is freedom. As Thomas Jefferson stated, “It is to secure our rights that we resort to government at all.”i He also said, “The equal … Continue reading

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Constitution and Laws

Ken Thomas at No Left Turns discusses the Elena Kagan’s dismissal of the Declaration of Independence as the foundation for constitutional liberties. From Preserving Democracy, p.  230: Religion in America serves three very important functions in regards to democracy. The … Continue reading

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