Chuck Chalberg: Our Country at a Crossroads

Americans of all political persuasions seem to sense that the country is at a crossroads: Either we’ll permanently lock ourselves into a future as a European-style social democracy or we’ll dramatically turn away from that course.  Listening to the words from a Frenchman, Alexis de Tocqueville, who last visited the United States in the 1830s may be still be relevant today. Near the end of his great work, “Democracy in America,” Tocqueville warned “What Sort of Despotism Democratic Nations Have To Fear.”

Mr. Chalberg will examine Alexis de Tocqueville contentions that a democracy’s drive for equality would fuel despotic government.  Is there still time to create those “freer institutions” and avoid the fate that Tocqueville spelled out for us nearly two centuries ago?  The debate continues civilly, but not timidly. Chuck Chalberg teaches American history at Normandale Community College in Bloomington and is a senior fellow at Center of the American Experiment.

Unlimited Learning, Tues. April 14, 1:30-3:30 pm Heartwood Senior Living, Crosby, non members $5.00.

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