Everyone should know these simple, basic Constitutional Words:
Source: The Constitution of the United States
by Floyd G. Cullop
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0451627245/qid=1111638633/sr=2-6/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_6/002-4935007-7952838A Democracy: A country where the people govern themselves.
A Republic: A country where the people elect officials to govern for them. (Explains a lot) Someone forward this to the FReepers.
The Constitution: A contract; a written agreement. (not to be messed with) Tell that to Chimp & ROver
The Preamble states "In order to form a more perfect union." Far from it!
To establish justice (fair treatment) where all men are equal under the law. Can anyone say Patriot Act I and II? Hate to see III.
To insure DOMESTIC Tranquility - nothing like turning the people against one another.
To provide for the common defense. Of who? Halliburton.
To promote the general welfare of it's people - like stripping of Social Security, Medicare, Pell Grants, not $$$ corporations.
To secure the blessings of liberty (freedoms) for ourselves and our posterity and to protect the personal rights of all US citizens for all times. I'm too choked up to respond to this one.
Ok, which founding father has rolled over in his grave more times then the rest?