Hiding Patrick Henry

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As one who went to elementary school in the Catskills (the upper end of the Appalachians) I had considerable exposure to the quotes and importance of Patrick Henry. Here in Southwest Virginia, the home turf of Patrick Henry, for which so many things are named after him, I was curious why his life and deeds were not more publicized in the media, more known by everyday folklore and more focused in the Virginia school SOLs.
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The answer appears to be that Patrick Henry is now NOT politically correct!
He was a founder of the Constitution which is now being peddled and labeled as a “living document” instead of a solid solemn contract between “We The People” and “The Government”.
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And his clearly stated objectives of the Constitution are now deemed radical by the liberal community and media in this country:
“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people; it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests”.
Now there’s a concept that clearly has come to pass! What a visionary! What a disappointment were he to view our situation today!
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He made radical declarations like: “Give me liberty or give me death”. Our present day leaders and media shudder at just the thought of such a concept.
Several years ago the statement had developed to: Better Dead Than Red.
Now it’s degenerated to: Can’t we all just get along? After all, Socialism and Government control of our lives seems so comfortable!
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How many Virginians know that Patrick Henry was the 1st Governor of Virginal and was reelected for three terms?
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His birthday was May 29th – was there a single mention in any media anywhere?
How many people visited his home and reflected on his enormous contributions to our Country and our system of governance and democracy?
How fickle we are, how soon we forget and how soon we relive the mistakes of the past.
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Google "Patrick Henry" today and take a tour of his legacy.
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