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Issue 36.16 Unalienable, Unabridgeable, Undeniable. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson provided the birth certificate of our nation. More than that, he explained the rational reasons that a nation should exist and why the people of that nation had the right and responsibility to separate themselves from any tyranny or system that infringes on […] Issue 34.16 There are two general definitions of anarchy or anarchism and it is important to understand both when we consider the future and our role in society. In our day, anarchy is generally considered an undesirable and dangerous lack of government or order leading to violence, abuse of the weak by the strong and […] Issue 33.16 “I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves, and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education. This is the true corrective […] Issue 30.16 Part 3 Today, we conclude the examination of quotes from our founders on the relationship of virtue to good government and the success of the republic. From Thomas Jefferson: And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of […] Issue 28.16 Part 2 This continues our examination of the thoughts and words of our founding fathers as to the value of virtue in our leaders. Please read and think about these concepts when considering who to support. From Benjamin Franklin I pronounce it as certain that there was never yet a truly great man […] Issue 26.16 Part 1: There seems to be a view of some persistence in our nation that we should not care too much about the personal or private virtue of our leaders. While I admit that some good men have been poor presidents or legislators, I believe that a lack of conscience and character will […] Issue 24.16 It is estimated that the current election process for the office of President of the United States may cost as much as five billion dollars or more before it is complete. Most Senate races cost millions of dollars and even the races for the House of Representatives cost at least hundreds of thousands […] Issue 21.16 We are well into an election season that has garnered more attention than any in recent memory – especially this early in the process. Most of the attention is being fixed on the race for the Presidency, but perhaps more importantly in our daily lives, we need to become informed about the candidates […] Issue 18.16 Before I begin this week’s article, I want to make everyone aware of a wonderful opportunity coming up Tuesday May 10th at 7:00 PM in the council chambers of the County Building on the corner of Tabernacle and 200 East in St. George. G. Vance Smith is the President of the Freedom First […] Issue 17.16 Part 3 You may want to revisit the last 2 articles to remember why this approach is important. Today we look at the rest of the 12 steps and how they can apply to our nation’s future. Admit to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. […] |
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