Alexander Hamilton, during the uproar caused by the Jay Treaty, came close to engaging in two duels and was stoned by a mob while defending it.
Present day Republicans can't seem to conjure up the courage to protest a moderator at a debate.
Pathetic.
In Hamilton's day, only property owners could vote and there were not 24/7 cable news, blogs or youtube.
Few changes made by the progressives has meant genuine progress.