Chapter 2: What Were They Thinking?
Page 47: Let’s explore what government is
Ben Franklin gesturing to crown vs. ballot box, military might and Capitol building vs. people.
BEN FRANKLIN
Why not close out this chapter with our thoughts on government in general…
…what it’s for, for example? Or maybe what form it should have? Up to you.
But as for specifics…
Franklin holding pages with titles of various Constitutional Law issues like War Powers and Gun Control.
FRANKLIN
Don’t bother with what we thought about any particular topic… …until you get to that topic!
Like, bring it up when it’s relevant to the discussion?
Sis looking eager.
SIS
You mean… we could finally get started on the good stuff?
FRANKLIN
Yes. You can finally get to the good stuff.
SIS (jumping for joy)
Works for me! I’m IN!
AUTHOR
Works for me, too.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Works for us!
AVERAGE JOE
Well, it’s not how I’d have done it…
But hey…
…Whatever works, right?
