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TEA PARTY

The Elections are Over!!
By Bob Pierson
It has been what seems like a long haul concerning this election cycle.
But now it is over, except for the fear!!
I feel that it is important to remember that ½ of the people are very
afraid concerning our new President-elect. The other half is divided
in fear, also. They are worried about the newly elected President,
and what he is going to do, because he was only a 'least worse
candidate' in their opinion, and are unsure also about the future of
our great nation. It is important to recognize that the people who
voted against the President-elect are fearful of having their rights
taken away, just the same as we were when the present
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administration was elected in 2008. A great number of Republicans
felt that the United States would not survive the present leader. Isn't it interesting that we HAVE survived, even though our
Constitution has taken a number of heavy blows. We will survive this President, also.
One of the things that I find most intriguing is the change that Progressives want, apparently just for the sake of change. One
of the statements that is going around amongst those on the left is that the Constitution and all the founding documents are
just old timey stuff. We need to move on to something more modern, something that is better suited to the present day
situation. I am going to ask you to consider those founding documents and what they provide for each and EVERY citizen.
Things that we all want, regardless of ideology. Things like the ability to speak your mind, and write about it (Freedom of
Expression and the Press). The freedom to attend, or not, the church of your choice, and not have the government control
your choice of churches, or force you to attend a church of their design. (Freedom of Religion). Freedom to protect your self
and your family. (Second Amendment). The Right to Privacy, so the government cannot just walk into your house and look for
things that they might use against you. (Fourth Amendment) These are some of the rights delineated in the Bill of Rights. All
three of these have been violated by past and present Administrations.
So, there are a couple of points here! We don't want ANYONE'S rights taken away. If they try, most of us will stand together to
resist any form of tyranny! To quote the Declaration of Independence, “ We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men
are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty
and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights,
Governments are instituted among Men.” The
Constitution is the framework to hold the government in
control, so we can enjoy those rights.
There are a lot of young college age folks that believe that
socialism is the answer. That a good strong leader will fix
everything and make it right. Well, it is possible to find a
GOOD, strong leader. However, history would indicate
that it is unlikely, and the person who comes behind that
GOOD one, may not be so good. The same thing is true in
our present situation. Many people have said, 'we just
need ____ to use his/her executive authority (fill in the
name), and everything will be solved. Here is the
problem. Power given to accomplish what you want, may
be used against you under the next leader!
This is why our Constitution was designed the way it is. It
didn't give the government any more power than
necessary to secure our rights, NO MORE! It is good for
EVERYBODY, right or left. Then we can ALL 'live the
dream', whatever it may be.
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