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The Unbelievable Exaggerations And Twisting Of Our Constitutional Freedoms - Joel Hendon
The things that are occurring, supposedly guaranteeing us our God given freedoms and rights are preposterous. Where things are moved to ridiculous extremes in one way and shut completely out in others. It would be hilarious if it were not so horrible, criminal in fact. Basically, I am speaking... Submitted 100 days ago.

The Signers of the Constitution - - David Tanguay
The men responsible for the creation of our constitution, the document that has sustained us as American citizens since the birth of our nation was passed in 1788. This work of genius has led our nation through many perilous times we should be grateful for her existence. A man named Gouverneur... Submitted 175 days 23 hours ago.

We the people of the World - - David Tanguay
“To repeat what others have said, requires education, to challenge it, requires brains.” Mary Pettibone Pool Throughout the history of our country, we have all been educated to the fabric of our existence as a people. To challenge our way of life is not a simple task to take on.... Submitted 328 days 5 hours ago.

Those Who Dissent Show Patriotism for their Country - - David Tanguay
“Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.” Howard Zinn Those of us who live by the law and the rules without ever questioning their validity i.e., to follow the crowd and not have a say in the governing process but rather just go along with the flow. Many of us are guilty of this... Submitted 1 year 111 days ago.

And Then We Shall Find the Way - - David Tanguay
"Determine the thing that can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way" Abraham Lincoln Determining the ordeal we are about to encounter after examining the factors which need to be altered or removed. The next step is to find the way to accomplish our task. e.g. to make changes in... Submitted 1 year 218 days ago.

Losing Constitutional Competition - Joel Hirschhorn
Among Americans there remains strong pride about the US Constitution, even though there is widespread support for creating reform amendments to it. Globally, however, what should surprise Americans is a significant loss of respect for it. Other nations, especially those creating new democracies... Submitted 83 days 21 hours ago.

Plea Bargaining: A Violation of Rights - - Jessie I Snyder
While plea bargaining may save the taxpayers time and money; I believe that it is wrong because it violates both the criminal’s right to a fair trial and the victim’s right to justice. Imagine that you are only seven-years-old. Now, imagine that two men broke into your... Submitted 299 days 1 hour ago.

The Right to Bear . . . Rocket Propelled Grenades. - - e
If rocket propelled grenades are outlawed, only outlaws will have rocket propelled grenades! Makes sense to me. Or, if suitcase sized nuclear weapons are outlawed, only outlaws and terrorists will have suitcase sized nuclear weapons. Even more sense. Let's open the floodgates of weaponry. Why... Submitted 1 year 310 days ago.

States Rights: Treason or Sovereignty - - Walter Rhett
States rights is the rally cry raised by 19 states currently suing the federal government. The states are suing over new federal provisions that mandate citizens to purchase health care insurance with proscribed minimum benefits, chosen from plans offered by private companies. The mandate... Submitted 2 years 27 days ago.

America! It's Time We've Moved On - - David Tanguay
"There is as yet no civilized society, but only a society in the process of becoming civilized. There is as yet no civilized nation, but only nations in the process of becoming civilized. From this standpoint, we can now speak of a collective task of humankind. The task of humanity is to build a... Submitted 2 years 157 days ago.

Plessy, the 14th Amendment & Big Business - Edward Rhymes
The following is a brief history of Plessy v. Ferguson (considered the legal beginning of Jim Crow Law), the 14th Amendment and the beginning of what we now call "Big Business." In this present time of big Wall Street bonuses; in an era of bail-outs and "too-big-to-fail" corporations, I believe... Submitted 2 years 223 days ago.

Freedom of Speech - - Missing Link
Beware the dim-witted false patriots who ignorantly declare unpatriotic anyone who should dare to question critically any aspect of our country. It is a narrow, limited mind whose best argument is "Love it, or leave it". Our country was founded on freedom, freedom that most expressly protects... Submitted 2 years 295 days ago.

The First Amendment and Racism: Do Racists Have the Right to Free Speech? - Danny Davids
It was one of those judge shows that jump-started the thought process this time. The particular show I was watching has, as a regular part of each episode, a legal question to which you can respond with your opinion by calling an 800 number. The question for this episode asked if it was a good... Submitted 2 years 318 days ago.

Senator Feingold Has Constitutional Opportunity - Joel Hirschhorn
Like others promoting constitutional amendments, Senator Russ Feingold, Democrat, Wisconsin , apparently is unaware of the refusal by Congress to obey Article V of the Constitution. He has a fine idea: every senator must actually be elected rather than appointed to that position. In 1913 the 17... Submitted 3 years 73 days ago.

Just Because a Freedom Exists, Should We Use That Freedom To Its Full Potential? - - Jon Searles
Recently my father expressed a frustration as it relates to people speaking against and showing open disdain for the United States through their words, and their actions. He was not referring to other governments and those outside the U.S. but those within its borders. He definitely has his own... Submitted 3 years 302 days ago.

Homeland Security Fascist Thugs Buy 450 Million Hollow Point Slugs - - THE DEFLATION GURU
The US Department of Homeland Security fascist intent has surfaced again with the DHS purchase of 450 million hollow point bullets in .40 caliber pistol. DHS and its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are making a lot of US citizens and people around the world nervous with the Patriot Act... Submitted 26 days 15 hours ago.

Don’t Go to a Doctor if You Own a Gun! - Al Case
I just came across this bizarre story concerning the Second Amendment, and it made me blink, and blink hard! The Second Amendment says some stuff about the right to keep and bear arms. It is an amendment that has been under attack from the day of inception, and for which there have been... Submitted 61 days 23 hours ago.

What Constitutional Right to Contraception? - - Terry Mitchell
During a debate I was watching the other night on the subject of the Obama Administration’s decision to force religious-based employers to cover the cost of contraceptives for their employees, a woman arguing in favor of it made a strange statement. She said that religious freedom must be... Submitted 102 days 2 hours ago.

Our Constitution Protects Us From Ambitious Politicians - - John Waddey
The founders of our nation created our Constitution in order to protect us the citizenry from the intrusions of those in government. They had seen the work of kings and tyrants in the Old World. They envisioned something better for the new nation they were helping to form. They were especially... Submitted 103 days 23 hours ago.

Tim Thomas' greatest breakaway save. A White House protest. - Kenny St.pierre
Being a Boston sports fan all my life, I, like most New England area fans, have experienced the highs and lows of our team's victories and disappointments over the years. In the sixties and seventies I witnessed the likes of a revolutionary player named Bobby Orr, who led the Bruins to the... Submitted 121 days 23 hours ago.

Who is Commander In Chief of the US Air Force? Not the President, but he should blame Congress. - - Highway 101
So when the president boards Air Force 1 he is technically acting under the control of The Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF, or SAF/OS) who is the Head of the US Air Force. The reason is that the constitution of the United States was never amended from “The President shall be commander in... Submitted 125 days 15 hours ago.

A Declaration of Youth Rights - Michael Eza
Since The Constitution and The Bill of Rights do not define the rights of people younger than seventeen The Constitution should have an addendum or set of amendments that addresses the rights of those people younger than seventeen because these people currently do not have many options available... Submitted 161 days ago.

Democracy's Unwillingness - - Walter Rhett
Suddenly many columnists and talking heads are taking note of the GOP's unwillingness to compromise. Before, that was a sign of toughness and strength. Now, as the debt ceiling limit approaches, it's become a sign of foolishness and blindness. It's the same actions and attitudes--only the... Submitted 315 days 5 hours ago.

A Word with the members of the Armed Forces Worldwide. - Terrence Aubrey
To the combined and individual members of the armed forces worldwide (and I include members of the Police Forces here), some difficult and crucially important choices are coming your way. Most probably as part of your training and inauguration within either the Police force, or armed forces of... Submitted 352 days 9 hours ago.

Reagan Solicitor General Is Sure The Health Care Mandate Is Constitutional - Egberto Willies
President Reagan’s Solicitor General Charles Fried recently told the Senate that the mandate in the healthcare reform bill is absolutely constitutional. In fact he stated the precedence that goes back to the eighteen hundreds. One would think that if the God of the Republican Party states... Submitted 1 year 111 days ago.