Summary
Thanks for publishing Joseph Ellis' piece "America's angst: 'Them' versus 'us'" (BDN, Aug. 14). Ellis' explanation of how our history has created enduring conflict between individual rights and the need for government should be read by everyone.
Thomas Jefferson feared oppressive governments such as those of 18th century England and France and insisted in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights that individual rights balance the power of the president and Congress.See the full content of this document
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Alexander Hamilton feared the power of the people and...
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