Robin Hood

     King Richard of England was absent from the throne while fighting in the 3rd Crusade.  His brother John ruled is his absence.  The Sheriff of Nottingham was unscrupulous and demanded oppressive taxes from the poor.  Robin Hood was a yeoman, a commoner, neither a knight nor a peasant.  His family had a small landed estate.  Robin and his merry men lived in Sherwood Forest and would rob the rich to give to the poor.  Comparisons can be made between this folktale and our present politics.
     What would Republicans add to the tale?  King Richard was a Christian and was trying to share  his values with the world.  The Sheriff overtaxed the poor workers in order to sustain the ballooning government.  Robin wanted to reduce the power of the government so the hard-working class could sustain their way of life.
     What would Democrats add to the tale?  King Richard was interested in promoting religion but neglected his duties to all his countrymen.  The Sheriff was more concerned with protecting the wealthy and had no sympathy for the poor.  Robin believed the rich should share their wealth.
     We are thankful to be living in the US today instead of in Old England, but we have similar problems.  We hope that our elected officials can improve the lives of all our citizens through legal means.