In a further look at American history, let’s take a poetic look at the foundations of federating our republic:
In An Argument For Union by Michael Doyle Each of these concerns had the attention Of our Founding Fathers with keen intention James Madison's essay noted these vices As he dissected the cure one by one in slices Eleven vices that make for bad policy Unjust and hurtful in their futility The argument made is the flaw of majority That it is not the wisest course proven by history When the majority oppresses the minority Disallowing that minority its truest dignity Then we cannot say its ruling in a just way Violation of rights come every single day Thomas Jefferson was deeply in agreement Experienced as he was in the ways of government The democracy of the unfettered majority Breeds the injustice of a tainted plurality An elective despotism was not fought for This realization became the golden more Seeking after natural rights in representation These gradually became the way of our nation Consent does not protect the minority This we found in our new sobriety Always seeking toward natural rights In all of these troubled days and nights (c) April 29, 2020 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
