I was doing a Google search for "democracy/republic" (so I was bored, sue me) and I found this brilliant article on page two. Is there any way we can kick this to the top of Google? People should know the truth, after all.
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Democracy or Republic? Part 1
by Elad
Needless to say, many people are questioning the legitimacy of an alleged Free America. Doing so is healthy. To aid in such a quest I offer a lot of facts and some opinions.
The story starts with the founding of America. Our fore-fathers wanted independence from England, and they won it. Once the war was over, the brand new country was faced with the issue of developing a system of government for the 13 colonies. With the tyranny of England fresh in their heads, many things were put into the Constitution to protect the civil liberties of all citizens. There was no real opposition to any of these civil liberties, as anyone fighting for independence valued their importance.
However, not everything was so easy while drawing up the Constitution. There was a fundamental debate going on between the delegates that is still a very heated topic this day. This debate over the most basic principles of what America should be has since been glossed over and hidden by the mass-brainwashing of citizens (that can be credited to the mass media and public schools).
Think about it: have you ever been told by a teacher in school that you weren't free? That America is not a true democracy? Did your social studies teacher ever explain that a majority of the Founding Fathers opposed open democracy? Of course not. You're told simple "truths" about America all your life, and you never even think to question them. Until now.
cont'd...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/articles/01/02/010219_democ_1.html
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