I learned a lot from this video. His life consists of more than a single speech.
(I used to walk by the Old St. John’s Church— still an active Episcopal congregation– on the way to medical school every morning, four decades ago):
Constitutional Conservatism and Biblical Christianity in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina
I learned a lot from this video. His life consists of more than a single speech.
(I used to walk by the Old St. John’s Church— still an active Episcopal congregation– on the way to medical school every morning, four decades ago):
A firebrand for sure. Henry was essential to to fight for liberty. He was a true leader of thought prior to and during the revolutionary war. A great American.
I really enjoyed hearing his story, Fred. I agree– a great man.
Henry rightly opposed the Constitution for more than its lack of a Bill of Rights. He focused on how “We the People” was a dishonest word trick. The federation of states (not provinces, but sovereign States) was formed by representatives of the States. Indeed, it would have lost in a straight vote of the populace of the 13 states. The founders sold it as a federation. But what we devolved to is what most of them wanted (and Henry saw): a consolidated National government, with the states as timid administrative units unable to oppose the abuses of the Swamp. (Where for instance Arizona is sued for enforcing immigration law that the Biden administration wouldn’t enforce.)
Thanks, J. Sobran, for the clarification. I did not know Henry was one of the early “anti-federalists”. He had a great deal of foresight because, as you demonstrate, this has turned out to be a very big deal– indeed, nearly the whole ballgame.