HEED THE MESSAGE FROM AMERICA'S PAST

                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: MONDAY, April 5, 1993                   TAG: 9304050223
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: A4   EDITION: METRO 
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HEED THE MESSAGE FROM AMERICA'S PAST
WOULD YOU agree that the ultimate in "socialism," which was Russian communism, has fallen flat on its face, but in America there are members of academia and in government who've not gotten the message?
Suggestion: that Americans be encouraged to reread (or read for the first time) "The Federalist Papers" (by Madison, Jay, Hamilton) to help us understand the risks and dangers of big government.
Remember, the Bill of Rights came about because of people being wary of the power and evils of big government.
A challenge to editors: Could one of you rewrite "The Federalist Papers," using "Dick and Jane" language so today's simple Americans can better understand that urgent message from our heritage?
PAUL W. NORDT JR.\ SALEM

by Bhavesh Jinadra by CNB