The click-rates are high on articles about the rising number of casualties lost in Iraq or a mother camped on the lawn outside the president's house because her son was killed.
When you think of the government in the 21st century, you may think of the postal system, government schools or social security. The framers of the constitution had a primary emphasis on one purpose and it wasn't the redistribution of wealth. The central government provides for the common defense.
They knew there was a cost to freedom. And there still is. Happy Memorial Day, particularly to you veterans. Eyes right.
