We the People Part 1

{This post contains affiliate links and is dedicated to those who uphold the Constitution.}

 

I am grateful for the friend who posted this article on facebook.  Though I haven't read it, and frankly might not, the heading reminded of an image I keep seeing (in my mind's eye) of Donald Trump as a bulldozer.  

I was reared to beware of men's words but to watch their actions.  If Donald Trump were a woman perhaps his words would be uncouth enough to ignore.   Instead, he is a man who took a million borrowed dollars and with good business sense and hard work turned it into multiple billions.  He didn't do that face-booking about politics.  Last I heard, he spent $45 million of his own cash to run for the office of the President of the United States.  

Looking at his actions (not his words) I see he is willing to put his money where his mouth is:  perhaps to be used by We the People to tear down governmental junk so we can rebuild what We want. 

I remember talking with a man years ago who was getting involved in the political process. He knew many who were busy minding their own business never dreaming progressive idealism was creeping into law systems in the quiet of the night while they slept unaware in their beds.  He realized he needed to participate actively by being informed AND informing others.  

His words stuck with me.  I now see these two facets - being informed and informing - as two essential aspects to upholding our Constitutional rights.  This blog is -in part- a way I can contribute by informing.  I appreciate those who are willing to step up in small and large ways to make the changes needed to uphold our liberties and I respect the tenacity and zeal of those who speak up.   I am often reminded of Davy Crockett who stepped up in spite of himself.  His country needed him.  May there be many more like him who will serve while they tend to other responsibilities. 

Our Constitution was founded with the understanding that We the People would be informed.   Sadly, it's contents and importance has been overlooked for many generations of Americans.  In order to help us inform ourselves, we'll focus on several ways you can learn more.

Click the video below to hear the U. S. Constitution read aloud. 

  

Some are carrying around the pocket Constitution which is available for only one dollar!! Click below to purchase.

Click here for links to the preamble to the Bill of Rights as well as Amendments 1 through 10.

Hillsdale College, known for pursing truth and defending liberty since 1844 and cranking out Constitutional lawyers is offering a free online course right now called "Constitution 101."  

You can learn more from their website by clicking here.

 Mark and Jill Baker at Baker's Green Acres  are committed to educating and informing people not only of the importance of having nourishing food available but also to KNOW our Constitution and UNDERSTAND how to apply it in our everyday lives.   For example, we the people should NOT need permission to drink milk straight from a neighbor's cow or do business with those who produce exceptionally nourishing foods in local areas.  The Baker's work with land, food, technology and law and embody the essence of what makes our nation great.  They are even hosting how to videos for those looking to produce food for their own families.  Growing our own food and tending our own herds should not be governed by laws which hinder this!! 

"The American Founders wrote a Constitution that established a government limited in size and scope, whose central purpose was to secure the natural rights of all Americans. By contrast, early Progressives rejected the notion of fixed limits on government, and their political descendants continue today to seek an ever-larger role for the federal bureaucracy in American life. In light of this fundamental and ongoing disagreement over the purpose of government, this course will consider contemporary public policy issues from a constitutional viewpoint."  Hillsdale College 

While some of us don't like to think about it, secular progressives ignore, bypass and disregard the Constitution, which is what guarantees our liberties from tyrants and governmental rule.  Chaos is the soil in which they can offer tyrannical leadership.  We do not need them to decide for us. WE DECIDE which way we want our nation to go.

We must protect the U.S. Constitution from anyone who seeks to make it impotent.  It is like the seed for all our days and generations as Americans.  Sadly, since at least the 1950's it has not been taught in government (aka "public") schools.  We must be informed.  The government is not to have power over us, rather we hire individuals to ensure our liberties are upheld as defined in the Constitution and founding documents. 

"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."  ~Abraham Lincoln

I was encouraged by THIS ARTICLE posted on  Dr. Ben Carson's face book page  highlighting a Washington D.C. Judge's decision to uphold the 2nd amendment.  Bravo!!  May his tribe increase across our great land!

For those of you who like to really dig in, I recommend the video below for an introduction to the U.S. Constitution.

Too, we need to be concerned with ensuring the Supreme Court seat nominations which will likely open in the next 5 years are votes for men and women who will uphold the Constitution!!!  

More coming soon.  Stay tuned.  :)

 ~Kate

June 21, 2016

 

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