October 03, 2020

Constitutional Stupidity

October 03, 2020/ Andy Zehner

Most of the time, American citizens think of the US Constitution as a positive. Even when they are complaining about the way things are, few would heap any of the blame on Constitution itself. It is common for serious commentators to say that all America really needs is to “get back to the Constitution.” Many of the nation’s most prominent and respected law professors and constitutional experts don’t agree. Those scholars and experts see very serious flaws in the Constitution.

October 02, 2020

As American as Apple Pie

October 02, 2020/ Andy Zehner

In the United States of America, replacing an existing constitution with a newer one happens fairly often, to good effect and with little turmoil. Citizens assembled, discussed what they wanted from government, designed a plan combining proven methods from other states and nations with new ideas they believed worth trying. They then submitted their plan to the voting public of the state. It’s a process that no one who believes in representative government could object to.

October 01, 2020

Madison & Jefferson on the Future

October 01, 2020/ Andy Zehner

Madison and Jefferson agree that public debt can be necessary and proper at times. Madison recollects that America incurred debt during the Revolution, which was certainly worth it and certainly would make future generations happy and free. In any similar case, where future generations would be richer and happier because of past spending, Madison expressed himself willing for the living to pass debt onto the next generation.