Are You a Patriot?

Hmm. I wonder if George Washington would be considered a patriot today? How about Thomas Jefferson, or Thomas Payne? I'm willing to bet that Sam Adams would be in prison today, for his revolutionary actions. In fact, we probably wouldn't have had a Revolutionary War if it hadn't been for Sam Adams.

Time sure makes a difference, doesn't it? 240 years ago, G.W. would probably have been called King George, and his "associates" would have been Tories - some would have been colonial Governors, some others would have less noble titles, but would still have wielded considerable power here in the colonies.

Maybe we should go back to the mindset of 1760. Perhaps a little trip down memory lane might remind us of where we came from, and give us a clearer vision of where we're going. Our country is barely recognizable, and increasingly so day by day. I worry about our freedom - of speech, of religion, of the pursuit of happiness....

How many of you have ever read the Constitution? Well, just for fun, why not pick up a copy and read it. Give yourself a little early Christmas present and take a trip to your favorite bookstore or the public library, and take a gander at the document upon which our country was founded. And while you're there, grab a few books on the colonies and the history of what led up to our revolution. You might be surprised at some of the similarities, or you might not. Either way, education is as good for the soul as confession. Ahem.

After you've completed this little assignment, let's have a discussion. I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

Patriot Gal