Slavery and Democracy
The language of the Constitution reveals a reluctance to confront the reality of slavery, opting instead for euphemisms like "servitude." While some viewed the Constitution as a "pact with the devil," others, like Frederick, sought to redefine it as an aspirational document promoting equality. The founding fathers themselves exhibited ambivalence towards democracy, suggesting they were more concerned about maintaining control than empowering the masses.In this clip
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994: A.J. Jacobs | The Year of Living Constitutionally
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