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As in Civil War times, America is in a dangerous and tenuous place. Patriotic historian Ben Martin continues our series on Mr. Lincoln: His Life and Sword. Abraham Lincoln spoke out against lawlessness and violent mob demonstrations, particularly in his Lyceum Address, in which he argued that lawlessness perpetuates lawlessness by destroying the people’s confidence in the government, which would thereby make them susceptible to sinister outside influences. n his Lyceum Address, Lincoln proposed that as a safeguard against lawlessness, people should adopt a strict belief in the constitution and practice obedience to the laws. Lincoln’s teachings on lawlessness are still highly applicable to the political environment of today. Lincoln entered the race as a candidate for the Illinois State House of Representatives in March 1832, which he considered his most memorable election, though his campaign had been interrupted by his service in the Black Hawk War. Hne was elected to the State House in 1834 and was reelected 1836-1838. Listen to the full interview in the first hour.
