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Thomas Jefferson
Those wise men who took on the monumental task of putting together a solid foundation for a new nation created a government that has lasted over 200 years. One key figure in the shaping of young America was Thomas Jefferson. We are honored by his presence today.
Susanne: Thank you for being here today, Mr. Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson: It is indeed a pleasure to be here. I commend each and every one of you for having the perseverance to allow the documents we wrote some time ago to continue to be your guidepost. This certainly was our vision, and it brings me a great deal of satisfaction to see that it has lasted.
S: Why do you think that is, Mr. Jefferson?
TJ: As I stated, for the most part, the people who helped to put together the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were truly men of vision. It was one thing, though, to stand up and declare our independence in such unequivocal terms; it was quite another matter to mold the essence of a country. We were acutely aware that our second document required that it be timeless. We knew we shouldn’t focus on what was occurring right then. We had to be open to a myriad of possibilities concerning the smooth running of a country. In order for the Constitution to be a lasting work, we had to provide for alternatives that even we could not perceive.
S: How did you accomplish that?
TJ: Simply by providing a clause whereby the people could agree from time to time, during the course of America’s history, to amendments — the Bill of Rights. Not all things are written in stone, and it is important to always be aware of change; it will occur. I stated that not all things are written in stone. There is one important “document” that was written in stone — the Ten Commandments. During the arguments and discussions that ensued while writing both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, whenever we came upon a seeming impasse, someone would always measure up both sides of the argument against the Ten Commandments. Although we sought to preserve religious freedom — every individual’s right to worship a deity of choice, along with the precepts of that belief system — we recognized that in order to accomplish this goal, we needed to protect the state — and individuals within it — from religious zealotry, from those who would seek to elevate their beliefs above your own. Hence, the First Amendment codifying the separation of church and state. Without this amendment, your very right to read this interview would have been jeopardized.
S: Knowing now what you do about America’s current state of affairs, do you still find the Constitution valid?
TJ: Absolutely, in fact now more than ever. I realize that there are those who have strayed from her principles. This does not surprise me for it was expected, considering human blind spots. The Constitution of the United States was written as a beacon of light, as a blueprint of right government, not only for Americans, but for the world as well. This in no way implies that Americans should force their views on others. We put that work forth so that others would see our right actions. Knowing that actions speak louder than words, we visualized the whole planet following suit. I realize now, though, that we were optimistic in what we wanted to occur, and we had no control over the interpretation of our edicts.
S: What do you foresee happening to the planet concerning the different types of government?
TJ: There will continue to be a breakdown of governments and a questioning of right choice. This is good. There will still be bodies of government that will try to maintain a hold on the “Might makes Right” attitude. But as global communication continues to escalate, the number of people who want to live by higher principles will outnumber those clinging to old ideas. A new era is truly upon us. It is up to each individual to decide if they want to join those who are choosing to live by higher principles, or to stay mired in selfish thoughts and actions. The choice, as always, is yours.
S: Would you like to see a Constitution of the Earth?
TJ: If there is a general consensus, then I have no objections. The premise that I have always held in my heart, though, is based on the true meaning of anarchy — the absence of political authority. It is a belief in everyone’s own autonomy — the independence that comes from each soul making decisions that are good for the individual as well as for the whole. One person should never overpower another with their thoughts or actions. I urge you to look deep inside yourselves. Seek your core essence. I guarantee that you will find a loving source of truth that is meant to be shared with humanity.
