It's really that simple, but difficult for most to absorb. We have to be a nation of laws and not men, else we'll fail. But those laws have to be, as you point out, in pursuance to the Bill of Rights/Constitution, for the Constitution constructs the legal mechanism and contract for our elected officials to adhere to, to prevent infringement of both enumerated and non-enumerated rights of the individual.
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Our failure to hold those elected officials to their constitutional oaths is the real problem, as I see it.
It's a failure of our political 'two party' system. And FR is a perfect example of why that system is not working to restore our Constitution.
I notice you are defending our two party system, R-boy. Care to expand on your point? -- How are our liberties being defended by the present system?
Is our Constitution being honored by either party?
Making fun of our current crop of third-party candidates is not "defending our two party system," so no thanks.