Author: Paul Engel
Like many of you, I am a product of the public schools. Like many of you I thought the Constitution was for lawyers and judges. One day I read the Constitution, and was surprised to find I didn't need a law degree to understand it. Then I read the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers and even the Anti-Federalist Papers. As I learned more and more about our founding fathers and documents I saw how little we know about how our country was designed to work and how many people just didn't care. I started The Constitution Study to help those who also want read and study our Constitution.
056 – April Livestream – Disassembling the Republic
There has been a lot of work behind the scenes lately to get rid of, or at least make ineffective, the Electoral College. Before we dispense with this critical part of our republic, we should understand why it was created in the first place. Join me for a discussion of the Electoral College, why we…
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056 – April Livestream – Disassembling the Republic
There has been a lot of work behind the scenes lately to get rid of, or at least make ineffective, the Electoral College. Before we dispense with this critical part of our republic, we should understand why it was created in the first place. Join me for a discussion of the Electoral College, why we…
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Who “Owns” Your Children?
I came across two news stories last week about vaccinations. While the political and medical discussion around vaccinations is outside the scope of what we do here at The Constitution Study, there is an underlying viewpoint we should look at.
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053 – Is taxation theft?
In this episode we’ll ponder the idea that taxation is theft. Here’s a hint, it’s not as simple as you may think. Please leave your questions and comments below, and don’t forget to subscribe. Find out more at https://constitutionstudy.com Check out this episode!
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053 – Is taxation theft?
In this episode we’ll ponder the idea that taxation is theft. Here’s a hint, it’s not as simple as you may think. Please leave your questions and comments below, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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052 – H.R.8: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
It’s called a bipartisan background check bill, but it’s more like a “you’ll have to ask the government permission to exercise your rights” bill. And being bipartisan means both parties will have their hands infringing your rights. Find out what this bill is really going to do, next on the Constitution Study. Please leave your…
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052 – H.R.8: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
It’s called a bipartisan background check bill, but it’s more like a “you’ll have to ask the government permission to exercise your rights” bill. And being bipartisan means both parties will have their hands infringing your rights. Find out what this bill is really going to do, next on the Constitution Study.
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The American Legion v. American Humanist Association
There’s a “cross case” that heard oral arguments before the Supreme Court and I thought it would be a good time to look at an establishment clause case. The case in question is The American Legion v. American Humanist Association, which involves a challenge to the Bladensburg Peace Cross in Bladensburg, MD. This memorial apparently…
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