The Founding Fathers, including Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, would be shocked by the current state of the United States, according to a recent opinion piece. The author believes that these patriotic heroes would be horrified by the rise of socialist and communist ideologies in the country, particularly among young people.

The Rise of Socialism

A recent poll found that more than half of Americans under the age of 30 believe that democracy is not essential to the country’s identity. This is a stark contrast to the values of the Founding Fathers, who fought for independence and established the United States as a republic.

The author argues that the Founding Fathers would be dismayed by the growing aspiration for a socialist or communist government, particularly among the millions of Americans influenced by leaders such as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Maine Democratic Senatorial nominee Graham Platner.

A Call to Action

However, the author believes that all is not lost. The Founding Fathers would remind us that our voices cannot be silenced, and that we must speak out against the dangers of socialism and totalitarianism. We must remind ourselves of the importance of the rule of law, the values of our Founding Fathers, and the need to protect our republic.

The author concludes by quoting Benjamin Franklin, who said, ‘A Republic, if you can keep it.’ The choice is ours: will we follow the path of our Founding Fathers or succumb to the dangers of socialism?

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