GEORGE WASHINGTON STATED

Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty teeth.



First Inaugural Address of George Washington...April 30, 1789

The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.

The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Abraham Lincoln said:

"In this age, and in this country, public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail; against it nothing can suceed. Whoever molds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes, or pronounces judicial decisions."

James Madison Declared

The adversaries of the Constitution seem to have lost sight of the PEOPLE altogether in their reasonings on this subject; and to have viewed these different establishments not only as mutual rivals and enemies, but as uncontrolled by any common superior in their efforts to usurp the authorities of each other. These gentlemen must be reminded of their error. They must be told that the ULTIMATE AUTHORITY, wherever the derivative may be found, RESIDES IN THE PEOPLE ALONE. (Federalist Papers, No. 46, p.294; emphasis added.)

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

THE "FINGER"

I can only wonder what "charges" would have been brought (trumped up?) against Greg Kachka if he had used the "finger" instead of a gun-like gesture. I suspect that many individuals in appointed positions or elected positions take themselves more seriously than they do their jobs. What constitutes disorderly conduct in its legal definition or is that charge, now, in many instances, being used to stifle orderly but honest direct and blunt questioning and confrontation that some individuals in positions of authority find objectionable? If we are judged and charged with crimes because of how we look, what we wear or sometimes loose our "cool" and say or do something that does not in reality harm or threaten anyone than at least half of McHenry County might be in jail now or posting bond right now because someones sensitivities were trod upon. We need people in governmental positions who know they are there serving at the pleasure of the people and not there to act as feudal lords exercising their authority over "their" subjects. Be careful what you say and do or you might get "Kachkaed".
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