Rick believes that without moral *underpinnings* shared by most people in a society, that society will collapse. That’s patently true. If I have a beef with his comment, it’s that he is trying to guard a horse that has left its barn many years ago.
If YOU don’t believe in the Founders’ ideal that government exists to protect life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (and property perhaps), YOUR argument is with the Founders. Rick explained his position very well on Beck on Wednesday. The Declaration is the “why” of America, and the Constitution is the owner’s manual which uses the Declaration as its preface. Bob
“moderation” not in evidence
I believe that, without the moral underpinnings shared by almost no one, the federal government becomes a ruthless tyrant, just has it has done.
My issue isn’t with the founders, my issue is with people. They are awful, they are primarily driven by greed and lust for power and control, and I don’t want or need their advice, influence, or thoughts on any damn thing at all.
As far as I can see, societies and their governments will fail, because people are fail.
Where does that leave us?
Some where very close to the end.