July 27, 2016
Founded On Freedom
By Tammy Derouin
The United States was
founded on freedom; the belief that man should live free. We the people are not
subjects or the property of the state. A system of government, of the
people, by the people and for the people was created by our founding fathers.
The law would no longer be controlled by a head of state. The law
would be created by the elected representatives of the American citizens and applied
equally among all.
The beauty of
this new system of government continued with the division of powers. The legislative branch would make the laws.
The judicial branch would interpret the laws and determine their
constitutionality, if challenged, and the executive branch would enforce the laws
created by the people through elected representation, not one individual.
Each branch would
operate within its boundaries as established by the law of the land, the U.S.
Constitution. The branches of government are prohibited from encroaching
on the duties and responsibilities of the other. Too much power or
authority within one branch would end freedom and reestablish tyranny.
The war to end
dictatorial rule was hard fought but won. Future generations would live
free if they guarded their gifts wisely and vigilantly. Unfortunately,
the gifts of freedom and independence have been taken for granted. So
many, especially our younger generations, do not realized how blessed they are
to have been born an American. Far too many do not have an understanding
of the importance of our founding documents. The United States
established freedom and recognized our God given rights. In the United
States, the people control and restrain the government. This was a
revolutionary idea 240 years ago.
Today, we are facing
repercussions for not carefully protecting our freedom. With freedom
comes responsibility. We have forgotten
that although our God given rights are just that, God given, we must protect
and defend them. Our Constitution defines what the government cannot do;
it restrains the government from becoming a centralized power. Our
rights, as stated in the Bill of Rights, along with additional amendments, are
protected by the Constitution but only if we feel these rights are ours. Are
they no longer worth defending? Are they no longer worth the fight to
remain free?
We are facing
very difficult times. Not only has the current administration acted as a
dictatorship, it has put the homeland and the American people in grave danger.
The administration has refused to protect us against our enemies both
foreign and domestic. It has allowed the opportunity for terrorists to
enter our country. It has also intentionally created internal unrest. Many
divisions now exist among the American people. Individuals are acting out,
committing terrorist acts within our borders and specifically targeting those sworn
to protect and to serve. Why would the administration want to divide our
country?
This administration
now predictably, not only rushes to judgment but immediately takes the side of
those committing the crime. They do not
wait for an investigation or due process. When the truth begins to surface,
they do not retract or correct their irresponsible actions. The executive
and his band of thugs, refuse to identify our enemies or to target and destroy
them. This administration wants unrest. With unrest comes an
unlimited amount of power.
Because of our
lack of responsibility we have been left with a disturbing decision to make
this coming November. Many will feel it’s
an obvious decision because we must prevent an even greater evil from
completely destroying our country. I
understand but, many are wrestling with, and feel we must now compromise our
morals, beliefs and convictions. What
choice, at this point, do we have?
The path of destruction,
which Hillary surly will follow, will end our freedoms and our country as we
have known and loved it. Our lack of responsibility has put our whole
nation in this terrible position. We will reap what we sow. Americans made their decision and now we must
live with the consequences.
When a speech
encouraging freedom, to uphold the Constitution and to follow one’s convictions,
receives boos from the very party which was formed to establish freedom for
all, I fear for my country. Does the party supersede our moral
convictions, our character and principles?
Do we even care about honesty, commitment and integrity? We have a
decision to make, it's not a decision many want to make. It's not a
decision that many can make happily or enthusiastically.
We are each responsible
for our vote and the inevitable impact it will have on our country.
Irresponsible voting brought us to where we are today. When freedom
hits the chains, how will you defend your choice?
“Government’s
first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.”
Ronald Reagan
