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  Should the views of the Founding Fathers matter in modern political policy? (search mode)
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Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.
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« on: October 29, 2014, 02:11:32 PM »
Only to the extent that the views of other past political philosophers matter. I voted no, because that's something less than treating them as demigods.
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Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2014, 02:41:43 PM »
Quote from: Snowstalker on October 29, 2014, 02:27:54 PM
Quote from: asexual trans victimologist on October 29, 2014, 02:11:32 PM
Only to the extent that the views of other past political philosophers matter. I voted no, because that's something less than treating them as demigods.


Well yes. Understanding the views of the American Enlightenment is good for a greater understanding of political philosophy throughout history, but I'm referring more to the "the founders opposed X, therefore we must vote against X" line of thought common on the American right.

Which is why I voted no.
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