Orrin Woodward

An interesting read which prefaces a re-establishment of local politics via business leaders who buy into an originalist interpretation of the Constitution.

On the pro side, I concur with the emphasis on the importance of local politics, and certainly from an objective historical position I'd support an originalist interpretation of the Constitution; c.f. Blackstone's Commentary on English Common Law and the proper interpretation of law.

Where I'd differ from this author, actually two authors as it was co-written by Orrin Woodward and Oliver DeMille, is in regard to the faith that is placed in business leaders. Big business leaders tend to be more international and transnational; there is little patriotism left in the business world, and with the age of the internet all businesses, even SMEs, operate in a global world.

If there is to be a resurgence of local politics it's going to be a grassroots movement; I'd not wait for our business leaders to have a sudden change of heart.

It's still worth a read even though I'm not sure I'd agree with the the proffered solution.… (más)