Proof that we have always had the very nastiest of political debate in the United States, in case you ever had a doubt:
The Presidential Campaign of 1800. The candidates in their own words, turned into TV commercials for today’s audiences:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_zTN4BXvYI
The Founders knew that debate would be dirty, mean and nasty, and they planned for it by protecting political speech.
Do you think you’re better or smarter than they were?
Well, that was dang funny. Thanks!