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“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not।” - Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States। Before, after, and during his presidency, Jefferson had many great accomplishments। In 1776 Jefferson was a member of the Continental Congress. During that year, Congress chose Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence. Overall the Declaration of Independence documents equality regardless of age, wealth, or status, and that people are the master of the government.

During his presidency, he cut the national debt by a third। Most notably during his first term was purchasing from Napoleon the Louisiana Territory. He also cut the budget, eliminated tax on whiskey, and cut Army and Navy expenses. However, with his second term, Jefferson attempted to keep the nation from becoming involved in the Napoleonic wars. His solution of an embargo on American shipping worked badly and was unpopular.

After his presidency, Jefferson retired to his home built on nearly 5000 acres left to him by his father। His residency was named Monticello. At the age of 76, Jefferson founded the University of Virginia, his last great accomplishment.

On July 4, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson died at 83 years old।

I chose this quote because I feel it has a lot to do with what’s going on today. The founders of this nation call it the end of democracy, however, now it’s being called “spreading the wealth around.” It is the action of taking from the rich to give to the poor. In my opinion, Robin Hood is just a kid’s story and has no place in government. In reality I feel that with this kind of mentality and processing, the drive, and goal of the American dream is gone. The American dream is the belief in the freedom that allows all citizens and residents of the United States to pursue their goals in life through hard work. Therefore, if Americans feel that their hard work and sacrifice goes unrewarded and benefits more to the people who haven’t made those personal choices and sacrifices, then what’s the point. Why bother. Who cares. It won’t benefit me to work this hard and to put my life on this path to try to succeed. The only benefit I’ll receive is higher taxes. With this kind of mentality, people could give up. People could get lazy. I do believe that if America gets lazy, if America doesn’t care, if America gives up their dreams, then democracy has ended.