We know a lot about what the Founders thought and the philosophical views they had because of their prolific letter writing and extensive chronicling of events. Those who dig into this wealth of material will begin to understand what set them apart and what the founding principles really were.   Read the rest of this entry »

Who wrote the Constitution anyway? The men behind the signatures were called an "assembly of demigods", by Jefferson (who was, incidentally not one of the signers). While not divine, they were nonetheless remarkable.   Read the rest of this entry »