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In Present Concerns

  • Writer: Dwight Smith
    Dwight Smith
  • Sep 22
  • 1 min read
American flag in a grassy field at sunset, with rays of sunlight streaming through clouds, creating a serene and patriotic atmosphere.

In Present Concerns, Lewis admitted, “I don’t deserve a share in governing a hen-roost, much less a nation. Nor do most people who believe advertisements, and think in catch-words and spread rumors. The real reason for democracy is just the reverse. Mankind is so fallen that no man can be trusted with unchecked power over his fellows.

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