The Spirit of 1776

These days there is a growing undercurrent of those who are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the present actions of our government. Many find a resonance with the statement of President Ronald Reagan who said, "In this present crisis government is not the solution to the problem, Government IS the problem."

Is it genetic memory, reincarnation of our revolutionary ancestors, or a spiritual connection with our forefathers? Whatever it may be, there are many who are beginning to relate to the the motto of, "No taxation without representation."

Whether it be health care legislation, cap and trade, or some other form of socialized government imposition, many are recognizing that our government is increasing its control and demands over our lives and decreasingly paying any attention to the will of its constituency. This is a replay of the theme that culminated in the American Revolution and many are beginning to feel a deep kinship and gut level identification with our ancestors.

In the American Revolution it was not everyone who opposed the the mindless taxation and arrogance of King George, but those who did refused to knuckle under. "Give me liberty, or give me death," was not just a bunch of words spoken by Patrick Henry. It was the attitude of a people who refused to let things continue on an unjust path.

Those who are spiritual decendants of our Revolutionary War forefathers can only be pushed so far and no farther.