Luther Martin, a forgotten American founder and an Anti-Federalist, stands as a significant figure in the face of growing centralized power. He opposed the constitutional plan that favored federal authority over local governance, warning that it would lead to a bureaucratic empire that erodes individual liberties. Martin's views were dismissed by the victors of history, yet his plea for a limited republic based on community and principle resonates today, echoing concerns raised by contemporaries like Thomas Jefferson about the dangers of concentration of power and the need for vigilant citizens.
Luther Martin remains a forgotten figure of American history, a warning against centralized power that has led to a loss of local governance and individual liberty.
Martin's legacy serves as a reminder of the Anti-Federalist struggle against a central authority that threatens the foundational principles of a limited republic.
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