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To: Kartographer

I should also note that the government reaction to the Whiskey Rebellion proves that not even the most well-regarded of the Founders couldn’t obey those instructions.


248 posted on 05/03/2016 2:50:36 PM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: thoughtomator

The Whiskey was plainly unconstitutional and the opponents where represent and had means to Appeal and repeal it. It is after all a Republic not a democracy.


253 posted on 05/03/2016 3:01:10 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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