Opinion: What would the Founding Fathers say about 2026 America? - Gainesville Times

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Opinion: What would the Founding Fathers say about 2026 America?

Hundreds gathered for the Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7 Fourth of July celebration at Laurel Park. Attendees experienced food trucks, vendors, Laurel Park's splash pad, swimming and fishing in Lake Lanier, cornhole and a fireworks show. - photo by Adriana Cascio

07042026FIREWORKS 21 — Hundreds gathered for the Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7 Fourth of July celebration at Laurel Park. Attendees experienced food trucks, vendors, Laurel Park's splash pad, swimming and fishing in Lake Lanier, cornhole and a fireworks show. - photo by Adriana Cascio

If our Founding Fathers could see what’s happening in 2026 America, here are their likely commonsense comments to the following questions: