main principle according to whom? what about freedom, democracy, justice...? you fail to realize, we are not the same country we were in 1776 - in every sense of the word. the items listed in my previous post, are examples of the numerous and continuous changes of the status quo - the things that have contributed to making this country great. if this country is to continue to prosper, it must sustain its tradition of change, innovation, and looking towards the future.