What is the Purpose of Government?

This was a question that was in the minds of the framers of the Constitution in creating a republic, which required more of its citizens than a democracy. A republic is dependent on citizens staying educated, informed, self-governing (personal responsibility) and...

“We Reserve the Right to …”

The Constitution purposely set out to limit the power and scope of the federal government because the framers knew that as the government grew in power that individual rights would be undermined.  In other words, the people would be less free to pursue their dreams. ...

The Constitution and Our Rights

One of the simplest ways to think about the Constitution is that it is not a negative document but a positive document. It clearly states what the federal government can do and says very little about what it can’t do. Basically if it isn’t a stated ‘can do’ in the...

There is Hope for Change

The hope for America lies in the American people themselves.  I believe as a whole the people of this great nation are good and hard working.  As the schools have slowly ceased being the true centers of education, critical thinking and character development we, as a...