The Bill of Rights drafted by Madison – the first 10 amendments to the Constitution – was a document so revolutionary at the time that it would come to be viewed as the epitome of American liberty. The rights of the people reflected in those 10 amendments encapsulated much of Madison's views about government, the corrupting influence of power, and the need for safeguards against tyranny.
Madison's writings speak volumes to the present constitutional crisis in the country.
Read them and weep.
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