tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16141300.post8042924422296662185..comments2024-03-16T06:10:43.388-04:00Comments on Matt's Today in History: The Declaration of IndependenceMatt Dattilohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03121599333878635890noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16141300.post-71699992296889954932012-07-04T11:59:25.437-04:002012-07-04T11:59:25.437-04:00interesting historical moment both in terms of pol...interesting historical moment both in terms of political intent, but also the expression of a desire to end tyranny. I think this second motive, the pursuit of liberty is at the core to the celebration of July 4th and hence the timing. But for an alternate history perspective please see <a href="http://www.todayinah.co.uk/index.php?story=39633-U" rel="nofollow">Mr Jefferson's Letter</a> in which the Founding Fathers are merely a group of libertarian political scientists expressing a philosophical viewpoint.Alternate Historianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220679379992555459noreply@blogger.com