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Whether the founding fathers intended for the Unites States Government to be built on the principle of the people or not, isn't the question here. History clearly shows the view that they did not intend to include everyone when starting out with "We the People." However, these were brilliant minds that set about writing the constitution. Even if they never realized that their words would create liberty and justice for ALL, they had been fashioned in just the way to do so. The most beautiful quality that the United States Constitution beholds, aside from it's demand for Life, liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for every citizen, is that it is forever amendable. This means, quite simply, that if there is flaw in the Constitution, then it can be amended to right it by none other than the people that it serves. This is what our government was founded on, regardless of intent.

Yes, it has been proven that there could be and have been corrupt politicians in the United States. It has been shown that there have been Presidents with agendas of their own, who have regarded only their ideas and, in doing so, have disregarded the people. But, the responsibility of the actions of these men lie on them, not on the principles that our government was built upon.

Perhaps, some people do not feel that the government was built on the principle "of the people" because they feel limited or powerless in the current society. This is practically understandable. It was the same back in the day of the slaves and tradesman before the American Revolution. It takes a UNITED people to come together to make a difference. Hence the name The UNITED States of America. THIS is the way to make a real change on issues that do not seem to ever attain resolution. Find organizations that believe as you do. Found an organization that represents a voice on the issues that you see as problematic. Bring the masses of people together in a united front, and there will be change. There are too many people in this country for our elected government officials to disregard if we firmly stand as one. THIS is what our government and it's laws were founded on, built upon, and maintained for. Our government was built for the people, by the people. If you do not feel that this is the reality of what is happening in the U.S. today, then maybe our officials just need to be reminded.

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