Commentary
203 – Can Some Good Come Out of These Lockdowns?
A recent article highlight the concerns of some teachers have about the use of virtual classrooms. This may just be some good news from the lockdown mentality that so many have adopted.
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198 – Reliable Sources?
There’s a reason why I go back to original sources when I study, whether it’s the Constitution or a news event. Because I have learned over the years that it is unsafe to trust what other people say without verifying for myself. There have been plenty of examples through out our history, and the recent “pandemic” is just another.
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194 – Force Vaccinations
With all the other restrictions our governments have placed on us during this COVID-19 panic, we should not be surprised that more are coming. It is quite obvious that once a vaccine is approved by the federal government, many of our states and cities will attempt to force their citizens to be vaccinated. During the debate that is sure to happen, many will point to the Supreme Court case Jacobson v. Massachusetts as proof that these governments have the legal authority to enact such laws. So before the vaccinations hit the fan, let’s take a look at this case, and the true underlying law.
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191 – What will happen when We the People find the Constitution again?
There is a story in the Bible where the nation of Israel had found their founding document, the Book of the Law. The reaction of the king to what was found was so profound, it made me think, what would happen in America if We the People once again found our “Book of the Law”, the Constitution of the United States of America? Let’s ponder that next, on The Constitution Study.
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188 – Why is Jury Duty so Important?
After all my recent articles dealing with current events, I thought it would be nice to take some time and discuss something different. It is said that you aren’t tried by a jury of your peers, but by twelve people who couldn’t get out of jury duty. Why do Americans hold such an important duty in such low regard? Lets take a look at why jury duty is so important.
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187 – Abandoned Prostitution to Falsehood
On May 9th, 1807, John Norvell wrote Thomas Jefferson, a letter. Mr. Norvell believed that he would soon become a newspaper publisher, and wanted some advice from the Third President of the United States about his “opinion of the manner in which a newspaper, to be most extensively beneficial, should be conducted,”. In another example…
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186 – Limiting Free Speech in the Name of Free Speech?
Is there bias in social media? I believe the evidence is overwhelmingly yes. The question is, what is the best response? Should we limit free speech in the name of protecting it? What happens when governments pick winners and losers in the arena of free speech? We don’t have to hypothesize, because the test has already been run. and we are reaping the harvest of asking government to protect us from our rights.
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185 – What Price Liberty?
Patrick Henry asked “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?” That is a question that has been on my mind lately. So let’s ponder them, and the rest of the words from Mr. Henry’s speech, next on The Constitution Study.
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