A WEEK FROM NOW, the nation will once again celebrate Independence Day. There will be parades, cookouts, fireworks and various expressions of patriotism. But before the celebrations begin, we wanted to ask our readers to pause to consider this moment in American history. Specifically, we want you to put yourself in the time-traveling shoes of Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Ben Franklin, John Adams – take your pick. Our question of the week is this: What do you think the Founding Fathers would make of the American political experiment as it stands in 2019? Email your response by noon on Tuesday, July 2, to letters@cmonitor.com. Please keep it between 150 and 400 words, and include an address and phone number for verification. We’ll run a selection in next Thursday’s Forum section.