Did the Founders Hate Government?

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7. They hated democracy

Saying someone was in favor of a democracy was an insult. That's why they added all the limitations like, "only land-owning males" and what not. They said everyone else was a fool. Now we need to put this into historical perspective. Germany up until after WWI said votes fro people with a university degree counted as two votes. People feared the uneducated underclass because it was believed this group was more susceptible to demagoguery.

Thats why we have congress and stuff like the electoral college.


I think your mistake is in word choice not substance. They did hate the ultra-conservative folks who told them what to do. Baptists shouldnt have to pray the rosary and say the Hail Mary like catholics do. One example of stuff they were against. Yet the GOP today says everyone has to conform to one religion?!?!

No thanks, Ill worhsip or not worship in any way I see fit. GOP doesnt get that. Most GOP supporters are historically illiterate. Sean Hannity tells them what happened.....barf.

Cheers from the Great Lakes!