“Our God given unalienable rights are given to us all as individuals. They tell us what me may do for ourselves, and they are the embodiment of liberty.
The so-called rights that government gives to some of us are parcelled out to select groups as classes. They tell us what one class of people may require another to do for them, and they are the very essence of slavery.”— Perri Nelson, February 9, 2010
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50 and 222
Published Thu, Sep 17 2009 6:13 AM
I celebrate two (actually three) very important occasions today. OK, one day (actually two) of importance to only a few, and one that should be important to us all.
Today, I turn 50. That’s right, I’ve been wandering about this planet now for half a century. I’m sure there was a time when my parents wondered if I’d even make it half that far. That’s probably only important to a few people.
Three days ago, my 18th wedding anniversary passed. Due to a family illness we couldn’t actually celebrate it then, because my lovely bride and I were in different states. We hope to rectify that tonight, and then to celebrate. Again, that’s probably important only to a few people.
Much more importantly for the rest of the country, today marks the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. That’s right, nearly two and a quarter centuries ago a group of men hammered out what is arguably the best system of government possible for mankind.
Now THAT’s something to celebrate, and it should be of importance to at least three hundred and sixty million of us. Sadly, probably less than half of us are even aware of the importance of today’s date. And of those, probably only about two thirds even know what’s in the Constitution and it’s twenty-seven amendments.
That’s why I believe the marking of Constitution day on the calendar is an important thing. It’s one of the few occasions when public schools take awareness of our history in a positive way. Congress mandates that there be special lessons made available about this important document.
Personally, I hold it to be among my favorites, and I have a recommendation for everybody today. Today, if not at any other time of the year, READ the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights, not to mention the other 17 amendments. Even at the dismal reading rate shared by so many of today’s public school graduates it should only take a little while. Who knows? If you read it and understand it, it might reshape some of your political thinking.
I know it did for me.
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