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Posted on 08/20/2009 12:39:51 PM PDT by dcwusmc
The Constitution: Part Two
By D.C. Wright Wednesday, August 19, 2009
OK, here it is Tuesday and time to continue this discussion. Since I’ve heard nothing to the contrary in the comments you have been kind enough to make to me, I am presuming agreement on the purpose of the Constitution and the definition of rights.
What I HAVE heard from you is along the lines of “What do we do next?” and “How can I help?” In my mind, and as a reader passed on to me, in others’ minds as well, the Founders provided essentially four boxes for us to open as needed to protect our Republic and our Constitution. They are, in order:
Ballot Box
First: The Ballot Box. We need to always THINK about our choices in elections and always choose LESS GOVERNMENT, rather than more. (So far this has been problematic, as we have often failed to do our due diligence and gone along with the MSM’s pick for us. This last election cycle was abysmal with respect to our choices in the election and in the ultimate result.)
Soap Box
Second: Along with and often tied to the Ballot Box is the Soap Box, where we give public vent to our opinions, feelings and even an occasional dose of reality-based logic. This box can be opened on its own, as I am doing now, in order to persuade others of the rightness of MY views and the wrongness of the views of those holding the reins of power. Whether or not this will work remains to be seen. If not, there is the
Jury Box
Third: The Jury Box. In the history of America, there’s a tale often told by the media, particularly the print media, but mostly to themselves...
(Excerpt) Read more at canadafreepress.com ...
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Thanks! I forgot that one!
You’re welcome.
Thanks for pointing out the the seconds part.
It would have been a shame to miss it.
You’re welcome. I’ve put a lot of thought into the topic over the years. So it went down on the screen real easy! Let me know how you like it!
Great article! Congrats & Thank You for putting into words what most of were thinking!
BB
Thanks. Writing my next one now... looking to have it in by later today or Saturday...
You have been depriving us of your talents all this time sir! These have all been excellent. Kudos.
Did you write this?
I am so impressed, and a big thank you for serving our country! That’s a long time. Have you written other articles besides those 2? (I checked the most recent written by you, saw only 2)I’ve forwarded a lot of articles from canada free press. I never paid a lot of attention to the author, the messages have always been excellent and I get positive feedback every time.
I’d like to know what it is about that site that attracts so many thoughtful authors!
Bump to that!
Yes, I wrote this... and I have one more besides the two on The Constitution. It’s called NO SPECIAL PRIVILEGES. And here’s the link: http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/13719
Thanks!
Thank you, my friend. A Marine friend of mine posed a question and posited that our “leaders” should not have the privileges they take unto themselves then asked me to run with it. I found that CFP would publish so here comes many years worth of bottled up writings. Stand by!
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