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3 Responses to “Keeping the Republic, 221 Years Later”

1. Michelle Says:
   September 17th, 2008 at 3:47 pm

   I often wonder what kind of people the founding fathers were, and if there are any like them today. It is amazing how much they accomplished with one little document.

2. Elkon Says:
   September 27th, 2008 at 10:17 am

   Our Constitution was written with blood, sweat, and tears…and the loss of wealth; for ideals that have survived 221 years. It is our privelege. and duty to watch and work to keep the Constitution of the United States of America from being reinterpreted by our Justices and misinterpreted by our Government. God bless America and all of her many nations under one free nation, the United States of America.

3. Cambridge Photographer Says:
   October 19th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

   @ Michelle, the inspiration for the document was inspired by the values of 16th & 17th century protestant thinkers.

   It would be safe to say that the largest contribution to those American values came from Ulster-Scots Protestants who gave the U.S. 11 presidents, with one third of US presidents also claiming Ulster Scots descent, along with 25 generals and half of the Revoultionary Army.

   There is some information in the following link, it makes good reading and gives some insight into the seldom mentioned people who helped build America.

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