Recently on facebook “The Federalist Papers” posted a quote often attributed to Thomas Jefferson. I, in turn, “shared” the post and received a few comments on it from my friends. These comments, and my insatiable curiosity drove me to investigate the quote and read its original source, if I could. …
Tonight we witnessed the wonders of the American Federal Republic in action once again. The awesome right and privilege to vote is one of those great responsibilities so often ignored by an apathetic America. Even as I write these words I am reminded of the first free election held in …
Weekly, daily I am amazed by what can be discovered when one investigates history. History is a veritable treasure trove of fascinating gems just waiting for the diligent seeker to uncover. If we, and by we I mean all of us, the People, the politicians, the educators and the judges …
Much is said today about the original intent of the founding fathers, both Federalists and Anti-Federalist, in the drafting of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. For me this chasm becomes larger and more obvious with each new discovery from the pages of history. Then the sense of disgust, shock, …
Recently, on another forum, I was asked a question about the origin of the phrase “separation of Church and State.” As a part of answering the question, and desiring to quote Jefferson directly, I found the text of his letter online at the Library of Congress. (Click here to be …
After years of continuing disregard for the most basic principles of its charter, not only by the General Assembly, but by the majority of its various committees, groups, organizations and most importantly by member nations, the time is now for us, that is US to defund and exit this despicable …