“I think that an ideal citizen is a bit grumpy, is always concerned that government is up to no good.”
We begin our conversation with President Thomas Jefferson asking about the actual location of his tombstone. We also discuss truthfulness, free speech, personal freedoms, upholding international agreements, and what Thomas Jefferson thinks about executive privilege and our current government.
Further Reading
What Would Jefferson Do?
“The aboriginal inhabitants of these countries I have regarded with the commiseration their history inspires.”
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"were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter."
— Thomas Jefferson, 1787
This week we discuss the importance of a free press with President Jefferson.
"We need to protest firmly without any ambiguity whatsoever."
— Clay S. Jenkinson portraying Thomas Jefferson
"Whatever's wrong with the press, we must defend it, because the alternative is tyranny."
— Clay S. Jenkinson portraying Thomas Jefferson
"Voltaire at the end of Candide says, just go home and cultivate your garden."
— Clay S. Jenkinson
This week, we catch up on our mail bag and also speak with a couple of Thomas Jefferson Hour listeners.