This July Fourth Celebrate the Idea That the People are Supposed to be in Charge

Two hundred fifty years ago, Americans rejected monarchy. They rejected the idea that power should rest in the hands of one person, one family, or a distant ruling class. Instead, they enshrined an American promise: legitimate power comes from the people. Our Constitution opens with three words: “We the People.” As the country marks its More The post This July Fourth Celebrate the Idea That the People are Supposed to be in Charge appeared first on CounterPunch.org .

This July Fourth Celebrate the Idea That the People are Supposed to be in Charge

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