David Thomson
2009-05-25 13:38:59
“My favorite part is when you explain how even the non-democratic monarchical tradition of the West was democratic.”
George III was substantially checked and balanced by parliament at the time of the American Revolution. He admittedly could not be voted out of office—but the king could also not behave like a benevolent dictator. The American colonists of 1776 were roughly 80% independent of the homeland. We should never forget that the founding fathers finally declared complete independence over the proposed taxes on stamps and tea. These issues pale in comparison to the challenges faced by the citizens living in the Middle East.
