Through their right of suffrage, the people exercise their sovereign power over government. If things are not going right, they can throw one set of interests out and elect another that promises a revision of the course that government has taken. -Thomas Jefferson to Spencer Roane, 1819
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Tue, 12/16/2008 - 1:22pm
Just wanted to say I still miss this blog and thought to check in "just in case." But more, to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas season, filled with family and friends, joy and love. An American in Florida
Sun, 12/14/2008 - 8:07pm
Actually, we have MORE than one party. . .
Sat, 11/15/2008 - 7:48pm
Since you have kept this open, the temptation to respond was too much to resist!
Democratic elections work whether the citizenry is voting with knowledge about the Constitution and its values, the candidates and issues, or not. The consequences may ensure our Republic or may certainly present problems for the future of our nation if and when votes are cast for charm and glamour rather than integrity and substance. As Mr. Jefferson might have said, "You will get what you wish for!" An American in Florida
Thu, 11/13/2008 - 11:03am
I join "An American in Florida" in commending all who have been involved in the Jefferson Blog, both the moderator and staff and all those who have contributed from the net.
It will be missed, especially due to the fact that it was the only blog I have stayed with. Control has been adequate to prevent abuse, yet free enough to permit posting of many views.
I may take a tour through the topics and make a few last comments.
LeRoy Paul; A man born out of time!
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 4:47pm
Please accept my thanks for the greater understanding I've gained by participating in this blog. Also please know I am disappointed this forum, so genuinely American, will not continue. If reconsideration is possible, I'm for it. Miss Marion the Librarian and editorial staff have done a tremendous job. Thank you. An American in Florida
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 12:09pm
A democratic election is a right, that anyone can vote as long as you are a citizen. But voting is not mandatory. The people should have a say in who they want to be their leader.Therefore a democratic election is a fair system.
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 12:02pm
YES, MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE IN DIFFERENT THINGS. LOOKING AT DIFFERENT PEOPLE'S POINTS OF VIEW AND UNDERSTANDING THEIR REASONING CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE WAY PEOPLE LOOK AT THE WORLD. THAT'S WY WE HAVE DIFFERENT PARTIES. WE ARE ALL TOGETHER UNDER ONE CONSTITUTION AND WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO BELIEVE AND SPEAK FREELY.
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 11:58am
YEs it does work because we have two party's and one party will win the elecction, and if we had one party run they would automaticly win.
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 11:57am
I think that this represents our system of electing very well. If we don't like our President, then we'll impeach him, and if you want to find something bad about the other candidate, you must comb through their policies, and you may find out that you like the other candidate. We must revise our policies until everybody likes them, or they as many people as possible.
Anonymous #1
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 11:51am
Yes, because if there were not two groups voting it could turn into a monarchy. You could also say no because our government rests on one saying " We the People" and the government should trust that we, the people can make a smart choice.
Stacey
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 9:28am
Over the last five months, this blog has been a forum to discuss the fundamentals of American democracy. The exercise of patriotic debate is quintessentially American, and I thank you for participating.
This is the last new quote for discussion, but the blog will still be available at http://jeffersonblog.history.org/.
-Colonial Williamsburg
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