Taylor E. Hoynes, Jr., a Georgia realtor and grand American patriot, recently wrote what could be considered a seminal work on the American political system. The book, titled Republic or Democracy: Is There a Difference? (Colonial Publishing Co., 2011) explores the roots of America’s founding and the important difference between a democracy and a republic. It’s a fascinating work that’s especially relevant, given the current populist pushback against governmental overreach.