"The character inherent in the American people has done all that has been accomplished; and it would have done somewhat more, if the government had not sometimes got in its way."
Henry David Thoreau
2007-07-07 14:21:47 · 6 answers · asked by Fluffy Wisdom 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I see the heart of the question pointing out what is possible if we don't let the government get in our way.
Self responsibility in all things = freedom.
2007-07-07 14:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by cosmicshaktifire? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
More so, since the government is now almost constantly in the way.
2007-07-07 21:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it would be even more true now than ever before.
2007-07-07 21:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by Galaxie Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they are soooo in the way...they wont pass needed legislation, why do we keep sending inept dummies back up to Washington?!?
2007-07-07 21:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by boricua_lilly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is more true now than when he wrote it.
2007-07-07 21:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It always has and always will.
2007-07-07 21:30:54 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋