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The People

September 23, 2025 by Guest Post

by Mike Mercer, Hamilton

Imagine a time when civilization grinds to a halt because we can’t decide to live in peace or go to war, not that we haven’t struggled with this question for millennia. America was set up as an experiment to help answer this question. A basic tenant was agreed upon that only through debate would we survive long enough to determine that war brings confusion where debate brings enlightenment. We now stand at a crossroad stomping our feet while the “grownups” sit on the balcony sipping champagne hoping we choose war. I, for one, would like to disappoint them and make “We The People” great again. This should not be beyond our reach so the idea should be open for debate, what say you, the people.

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  1. David Leslie says

    September 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM

    I am pleased to see your name attached to these ideas. I share them.

    Come by the DEM booth at the Hamilton Farmers Market this Saturday, our last of the season; and introduce yourself.

    I suspect you have some ideas, so do I. Let’s talk.

    • Mike Mercer says

      September 25, 2025 at 6:29 AM

      I’ll pass but don’t misunderstand me, I view a connection to party politics as a red flag not in the best interests of we the people, be you Republican, Democrat or Independent, someone else holds the pink slip and they all have the same credentials and club memberships.

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