The U.S. Constitution reflects our contempt of hierarchies and our certain knowledge that each and every hierarchy in all history inevitably became corrupt. The American genius was the systems of checks and balances and competition which keep institutions honest and incorruptible. These ideas and ideals created the greatest economic engine in history. The Congress shall have power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises . . . but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the … Continue reading →