We need the courage to start over.

I want a more perfect America. Let’s dissolve what we’ve got. And start anew. From scratch. Yes, it’s time to build a modern nation. America was crafted by 18th century thinkers in the 18th century. That was good for the times. But we’re in the 21st century. We need a new political system. A new constitution. A new spirit. I hold no particular reverence for any of our nation’s founders. They couldn’t foresee three centuries ahead. Any more than we can. Yes, I know we’ve amended our constitution. And our ways. But still, it’s not like starting over. From scratch. With a clean slate. With new founders. New ideas. We can do so much better. I know there will be resistance. Especially from Republicans. They’re still enamored with the 18th century. Sometimes, it seems like Republicans would like to turn back the clock to the Middle Ages, to feudal times. That’s the problem. We Americans are living too much in the past. We’re nostalgic about it. The so-called good old days. Well, I want to make today and each day the best day ever. With a new and fresh outlook. I’m sick and tired of being forced to live in the past. In the old political, social and economic systems. We can do better. Much better. If only we had the courage to start over. –Jim Broede