We are beholden by the actions of our forbearers. Ever since the founders of this country established a Constitution, we must abide by it. Even if we disagree with it, we cannot simply do away with it. We must follow a process and vote in order to potentially amend it. Similarly, we inhabit the world that our ancestors left us. The discoveries, the scientific advances, the wars, the successes and failures – all of it is imposed upon us whether we like it or not.
In a strange fashion, we accept that reality. Our ancestors have a right of sorts to foist this on us because they are the ones responsible – in a way – for our existence. If not for them, we would not be here.
Yet, we still have the right… Read More »