That statement by Jefferson in the Continuation is a real reflection
of the Enlightenment teaching of the 17 and 18th century.
Before this time the concept of liberty was very limited and only tot
hose who had.
Even in the US the early Fathers believed that only those who owned
property should vote. Not a very broad concept of liberty.
See this web site for more info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Enlightenment
Stewart
At 08:34 PM 2/4/2009, you wrote:
Yes, spoiled by liberty into thinking that liberty was a natural state
of man. Something about self evident truths which I guess you think
no longer apply.
Matthew
On Feb 4, 2009, at 9:08 PM, db wrote:
Basically, I think American's are spoiled rotten in general and are
beginning to get their comeuppance and a lesson about priorities and
the power and advantages of working together in an organized if
imperfect fashion (ie: government)
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