After the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked “Well, Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?” His response was,
A republic,
if you can keep it.
“If you can keep it” implies that keeping the republic is not automatic, that we must work for it. In today’s world that seems an almost insurmountable task, but maybe not. The beauty of our republic is that it is not based on the whims of elitists, but on a supreme law that is accessible to everyone. The first Chief Justice of the United States told us how we can protect our rights, and thereby save the republic.
Every member of the State ought diligently to read and to study the constitution of his country, and teach the rising generation to be free. By knowing their rights, they will sooner perceive when they are violated, and be the better prepared to defend and assert them.
John Jay, First Chief Justice of the United States
In the 21st century we have unprecedented access not only to the Constitution of the United States, but to the other founding documents and the letters of those who wrote them. However, many find the prospects of reading, much less studying the Constitution, to be a hill too great to climb. What if I could show you how you could not only read the Constitution, but learn to defend and assert your rights in just 2-3 minutes a day?
Read the Constitution in Just 2-3 Minutes a Day!
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone tell me they haven’t read the Constitution because they didn’t have the time or they didn’t understand it. So I came up with a way to help with both! How do you make the time to read the Constitution? I’ve pointed out that the whole thing, including all of the amendments, is less than 8,000 words, so the average person can read it in about 20 minutes. However, that didn’t seem to get people started. Then I came up with another idea: A daily devotional!
I read a couple of devotionals every day. Because of that I thought if I could break the Constitution down into small, bite-sized pieces, then people would be more likely to read it. So that’s what I did.
I chose the title Read the Constitution in 30 Days! because most people don’t realize they can read it in 30 minutes.
Under the theory that simpler is better, I designed the book to be as easy to read and use as possible.
All you have to do is read two pages a day. Each day’s reading is numbered. In those pages you’ll find a section of the Declaration or Constitution, a highlighted phrase, and a short commentary about it from me.
That’s all there is to it. Read a couple of pages a day and in 30 days you’ve read the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Whether you find it hard to find the time, or just easier to deal with one subject at a time, Read the Constitution in 30 Days! is designed to help you.
The Constitution for 21st Century Americans!
Remember though, John Jay said we should read AND study the Constitution. Well, I can help with that, too.
The Constitution was written so an 18th century farmer could understand it. I believe 21st century Americans should be able to do so as well, but there’s a problem. Most Americans seem to believe you need a law school degree to understand the Constitution, but that’s not true. What I’ve done is study every clause of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, then wrote down what I’d learned in plain conversational English. That study is available in the book, The Constitution Study.
The Constitution Study is written so everyday Americans can not only have access to the document, but have a better understanding of it as well. Designed for individuals and groups to both read and study these documents for themselves, The Constitution Study has become a foundational tool for many Americans who want to defend and assert their rights without getting a law degree.
The book is organized to allow a reader to jump to a section of interest, or simply to read straight through. Since most people seem interested in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, that’s where the book starts.
Who Should Read These?
Whether you’re a high school student looking to supplement your education, a law school student who wants to study the supreme law of the land, or a citizen who wants to defend and assert your rights, reading and studying the Constitution should be the basis of any American civics education. These tools I’ve created are meant to help. I’ve made both books available in both digital and paperback formats, so you can read them the way you want.
I’m convinced the best way for Americans to protect and enjoy their rights starts with reading the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. In fact, I think reading and studying the Constitution is so important, I’m going to make you an offer.
The Best Deal
During the month of September 2023, you can get 20% off either Read the Constitution in 30 Days! or The Constitution Study. All you have to do is use the code “September2023” when you checkout. I’ll even give you free shipping on the paperback versions.
This is the best deal I’ve offered so far.
Celebrate Constitution Day
September 17, 2023 is the 236th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s quote. Will this be the last anniversary of the American republic? Could we only keep our republic for this long? Remember, when the republic dies, the protections of your rights die with it.
When those 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence, they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in support of it. Today, I’m asking you to pledge some of your time, a little of your fortune, and your honor, that you will read the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. These are the documents that helped make America the greatest nation the world has ever seen. I can think of no better way to honor that document and the men who signed it than by reading their work, studying its precepts, and then using them to make sure America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave. I hope that you will take up the challenge to read these documents, and that my books will help you.
Isn’t there a way for we the people to petition our governors for redress
of constitutional abuses in our own counties & at expense of taxpayers
(maybe thru election commission)?
There are many ways for the people to petition their governments, at all levels, for a redress of grievance. Courts are the most common way, along with communicating with your representatives. And yes, if you are aggrieved with your representation, elections are a way as well.
All of these depend on an engaged and attentive people keeping watch on their government and elected representation.
I heard you on Trunews. What is the part in the Constitution that allows us to breath fresh air (not wear a mask) and not take any shot? Is there a section? Thank you!
There are two…
“No person shall … be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;” Amendment V
“nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; ” Amendment XIV
You have the right to liberty, the ability to live your life without unnecessary interference. You also have a property right to your body, including any health decisions related to it.