Must Read, Long, But A Must for all Americans

[Ewussor]

Ah yes, the Window War. I remember reading that way back. Thank you for jogging my memory.

[GrumpyBear]

Thanks for bringing this to the top again.Great read.

[medsteele]

Unfortunately, at least in my experience, hardly anyone gives a shit.

People don't take an interest in knowing their rights or what should be the limits of government. They just accept what those in authority do as just, because they must know the rules and surely they wouldn't try to break or circumvent them.

ETA: case in point: I told my wife I had written our reps. Her response (paraphrased) was "Why bother? It's not like they even read those." Teis attitude also extends to voting (she doesn't see the point in voting for anyone but the President). The mass populace doesn't think there is anything they can do to make a difference, so they don't even entertain the thought.