Attention John Locke and Thomas Jefferson: “Government with the consent of the governed” is in jeopardy

John Locke’s theory of “government with the consent of the governed” and “individual consent as the basis for political legitimacy” had great impact on our Founding Fathers and our founding documents. We can’t overstate the importance of this principle to our government and way of life. Rasmussen’s national survey showing 23% for and 62% against today’s federal government corresponds with the dramatic shift in voter sentiment being polled and the rise of the Tea Party movement giving voice to the Middle Majority. Why don’t we all head to the ballot box? Read more.