"Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men.

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."

For the day these two men were opposite. Adams was a big government man of the day, and Jefferson the small government side. yet both made sense more often than not. They could work with each other, find common ground and make it work. They combined with Franklin are the three who created the declaration of independence.

Where are the people like these of our generations?