The ideas in the foundation of America have been violated because they were not passed on and adhered to. For instance, Jefferson put forth the idea of, "I am for free commerce with all nations, political connection with none." Jefferson was not original in his ideas of “commerce with all”, but “alliance or political connection with none.” God himself forbade the Israelites against any alliances or covenants with pagan nations. "You shall make no covenant with them and their gods. They shall not dwell in your land, lest they make you sin against me; for if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.” (Exodus 23:32-33)
