Federalist Vs. Anti-Federalist
Fellow Americans, currently America is faced with a unique situation; we are faced with the task of creating a system of government. This is no small task as it will affect many generations to come. At this time our governing document is the Articles of the Confederation; though there is definite need for improvement, some would recommend that a whole new document needs drafting. Federalist, as they call themselves, argue that this new document, the Constitution, will correct the defects of the Articles and create union among the states, while not restricting any individual or state's rights.
Fresh from succeeding from a monarchy, Americans need to be weary of creating another dominating government. America was founded and formed to create freedom and independence; the Constitution the Federalist speak of is going to be used as merely a tool in which wealthy land owners will be able to rule poor. By electing whom ever they choose to govern, the poor will loose their voice.
Colonists have been betrayed, abandoned, and persecuted, and we cannot allow that to continue. Because judicial power is certainly being abused by self-forming Federalists, colonists have felt the brunt of their mistakes. We fear that the actual human population will not be fairly represented by their new government since they would have the power to get rid of the individual rights of the people. By creating a "Bill of Rights," it is written by the people, for the people, as well as helping to restrain the power of the government. Unfortunately for them, Federalists do not have the confidence in the people of this country, but we see them as our future. The American people have shown the perseverance and determination that has made this lad great.
Because our country is certain to grow with time, it does not ensure everyone's opinion will be heard. Many people do not like the idea of having representatives from each state because one man cannot bring forth...
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