Agreed that the founders took more inspiration from the Roman Republic than Athenian random-lot democracy. Pity they didn't pay more attention to the root cause of the murders of the Gracchus brothers as that lead to the downfall of the Republic - and is threatening ours.
Written by Bob Koure
Retired software architect, statistical analyst, hotel mgr, bike racer, distance swimmer. Photographer. Amateur historian. Avid reader. Home cook. Never-FBer