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Nothing Left but the Beer
Lewis
Goldberg
10/20/2003
On
a recent business trip to Boston, thoughts of the Revolution came to mind -
the men and circumstances that brought about the founding of this nation of
nations. Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Bunker Hill, the Boston Massacre and
Tea Party - milestones in our history that every school child [used to be]
taught.
The
reality that is Boston is, not surprisingly, quite different from the
history we learned. Yes, the places and homes are noted with the
appropriate brass markers, and the tourists still flock to see where it all
began - but the attitude in the air is one with which the men who fought in
the Revolution would be unfamiliar.
Boston,
like so many metropolitan areas, has succumbed to the numbing effects of
mass culture - not to mention the hive mentality that results from living
packed densely together. The spirit of the Founding Fathers lies safely
packed away in shiny sepulchers, where they are of no bother to anyone.
Socialism and obedience to the State that would have made King George proud
rule the day, and were it dependent on the sons of Boston to carry the
Revolution today, it would never happen - the chains are too comfortable.
Some
may feel that I am unfairly picking on Boston - and I am. We could just as
well discuss New York, Charleston, Philadelphia, or Richmond. The attitudes
are the same, but Boston is fresh in my mind. I saw pictures of the patriot
Sam Adams posted everywhere, but I can assure you, there's nothing left of
him but the beer.
Your comments and questions are encouraged. [editor@patriotist.com]
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