Laws must be justified by something more than the will of the majority. They must rest on the eternal foundation of righteousness.
Amity ShlaesCoolidge really hated government being in the power business. He thought it was wrong. He saw the potential for growth in the power business. He didn't want the federal government in it.
Amity ShlaesCoolidge was a federalist. You go back and read him and it's almost intimidating to write about him because he writes better himself than anyone. He's one of the best writers as presidents go.
Amity Shlaes