When all else fails....

Contention and division seem rampant these days. One faction attacking another, each trying to prove their point. And that the 'other side' is always in the wrong. That is nothing new. There has always been contention. But, given the circumstances that are present in our country these days. Is this a wise predicament to be in? Do we not have a common enemy that desires our demise? Would it not serve us better to find a common ground, on which there is agreement. And work from there as to ironing out the differences? It would seem to serve no useful purpose to be at each others throats. Especially when we have some that would rather that ALL our throats be cut!

What better common ground on which to meet than that of our origin? Which would be the Foundation stones of our country. It is evident there was much contention and argument in the forming of our country. And that there has been contention and argument ALL throughout our history. However, there was an area in which the opposing sides did meet and agree. That was our Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Would it not serve us well to reconsider the trials and tribulations the Founders had in the Framing of these crucial documents? And by so doing, would we not perhaps gain a renewed spirit of patriotism upon honest consideration of the meaning of the intent of the Founders? For as it appears now, we are at a very dangerous point in our history. And the experiences, gained by the contentious formulating of our 'Documents of Freedom', may help us in pointing out the right direction for us to take. As the old saying goes - when ALL else fails, read the directions!

First and most important thing to consider. Do we really want a violent uprising in our country? Is not that what our enemies desire? Do we want to play into their hand? It would serve no useful purpose for hundreds, thousands or millions to pay with their lives, so that a point can be proven.

It is plain that there are valid causes for concern by the citizenry as a whole for our Rights. When taking into consideration the seemingly appalling lack of clarity by many in our government. There are many REAL issues that demand immediate attention. That can turn into national calamities if not given proper consideration and recourse.

As pointed out by the Founders, the PEOPLE are the ones by, of and for which our Government was created. And it is quite evident that the PEOPLE are in grave concern for their General Welfare. As we indeed we should be. Does not the principle, in regards to Freedom, of that which affects one, affects ALL still apply? Have we become a country of such selfishness that the welfare of the general population can be so easily cast aside? Why would such reckless disregard be shown for the Rights of the People? Whatever the pretense given for such violation(s), it does not stand to reason.

There are laws which were set up and agreed to by our predecessors, by which our government should be bound. There is no possible justification, that can be asserted, for interference with the principles that have been laid out. For they were intended as a system of checks and balances meant to counter attempts of corruption. There is nothing of any good that can arise from such perversion! The ONLY road that corruption leads to is anarchy and death! World history is riddled with examples, from which to draw on, that prove this conclusion.

A fact, well worth taking into consideration. Is that, as a general rule, those that are corrupting typically don't end up as they had expected. Them, or those that are closest to them. The old adage of 'what comes around - goes around', will always apply.