When It Becomes Necessary For One People To Dissolve The Political Bands Which Have Connected Them With Another

   Students of history will know that the revolution that started this country began because of the colonies response to what they felt was unfair taxes placed on them. But it wasn't just the taxes that lead the founding father to treason against Britain; it was more that they couldn't get anyone in the Parliament, to listen to their claims.

   Since they had no representatives, the Colonies set agents to London, to try and present their claims. The corruption and graft that overtook this era of British government made it all but impossible for them to be heard. The powers that be didn't mind oppressing those that couldn't vote them out of office. So this environment lead to war and the US declaration of independence.

   Ecclesiastes 7:7 tells us, “For oppression makes a wise man mad, And a bribe corrupts the heart.”  Good honest wise people will be driven to become criminals when governments become corrupt.  That is why honesty and integrity must be at the heart of our political system.