In 1776 Thomas Jefferson, a future president, authored the most
explosive document in the history of America: "The Declaration of
Independence," formally severing the link between America and the
British state. Michael Hardt, co-author of the groundbreaking "Empire
and Multitude," examines this and other texts by Jefferson, arguing that
his powerful concept of democracy is, seen through contemporary eyes, a
biting critique of the current American administration's tyranny.