In a certain sense, we had a deconstructionist attitude from the beginnings of the American Revolution, never trusting higher class or culture, or that there might be a good meaning to “nobility.” Yet, it was noble-minded men and women who fortunately led us beyond an anti-England or anti-anything perspective to a positive and visionary American Project. In general, deconstructionist attitudes are only helpful for initial clarity and focus. Of themselves, they provide no positive or creative foundation upon which to build for the long term.
