{"id":2342166,"date":"2024-09-17T08:38:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T12:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/constitution-day-reminds-us-equality-under-the-law-is-fading\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T08:39:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T12:39:34","slug":"constitution-day-reminds-us-equality-under-the-law-is-fading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/constitution-day-reminds-us-equality-under-the-law-is-fading\/","title":{"rendered":"Constitution Day Reminds Us Equality Under The Law Is Fading"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fconstitution-day-reminds-us-equality-under-the-law-is-fading%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2342166&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Constitution Day, observed on September 17, highlights the significance\u200c of the U.S. Constitution, especially in contemporary discussions surrounding national governance and corruption. The Constitution established \u200dcitizens&#8217; rights\u200d as\u2062 derived from God, thereby prioritizing individual sovereignty \u2062over governmental authority. Its brilliance lies in the system of checks and balances among the three branches of government and the division of\u2064 power between state and federal entities, protecting against \u2062governmental overreach.<\/p>\n<p>The Constitution also emphasizes the vital\u200c role\u200d of informed citizenship, as ongoing elections serve to mitigate incompetence and \u2064corruption. Nonetheless, when those \u2064in power manipulate electoral processes to\u2063 install compromised officials, the integrity of the Constitution is jeopardized, bringing dire consequences for the populace. The article outlines various issues stemming from political corruption, such as unsustainable federal spending,\u2064 increased illegal immigration, and the politicization \u200bof law\u200d enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>It argues that the \u2064current application \u2063of laws is profoundly unequal, creating a scenario reminiscent\u200c of a &#8220;banana republic,&#8221; where the betrayal of\u200d public trust and oaths has become commonplace. Ultimately,\u200b the piece calls for a return to responsible\u200c governance that \u2062honors constitutional principles and protects future generations from financial \u200cburdens.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Constitution Day, which falls on Sept. 17, is the national observance holiday that most have never heard of. Yet this year it may be our most important holiday to understand, for all our pressing national problems today flow from corruption and a departure from governance and law enforcement consistent with the Constitution. As a result, our country is threatened more now than at any other time since the Civil War broke out in 1861.<\/p>\n<p>The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were revolutionary political doctrines because they clearly delineated citizens&rsquo; rights and established that these rights come from God and not the state. These rights thus being sovereign and inalienable put the people in charge and subordinated the government &mdash; not the other way around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One genius of the Constitution was that it limited government abuse by creating checks and balances of power among three separate branches of government: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Another constitutional check was the delineation of power between the federal and state governing authorities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Frequent elections are yet another important constitutional mechanism limiting the extent and duration of government incompetence and corruption. This also means that the most sacred responsibility of citizenship the Constitution established is that of people to be informed, vote, and decide who shall govern.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This combination of limiting government power and maximizing peoples&rsquo; rights made the U.S. Constitution unique &mdash; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senate.gov\/about\/origins-foundations\/senate-and-constitution\/constitution-day.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">longest-running<\/a> written charter of government in human history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, when power-hungry corrupt people determine to fix election outcomes to install people who are or can be compromised, any constitution can be fundamentally undermined and circumvented, causing disaster for the people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We can easily see the results of political corruption that has undermined the Constitution. For instance, consider uncontrolled federal government spending, which now adds about $1 trillion to our national debt every three months, causing high inflation and risking a financial collapse. Consider also the record numbers of illegal immigrants, foreign government agents, terrorists, and armed gangs being allowed to enter the United States, with some undoubtedly becoming sleeper cells and others expropriating property and overrunning communities.&nbsp;Likewise, law enforcement has been compromised through defunding and politicizing the police.<\/p>\n<p>Then there&rsquo;s the government&rsquo;s forfeiture of energy independence, radicals&rsquo; increased control of the corporate media, the censorship of American citizens, and the political weaponization of law enforcement at the local, state, and national levels against people expressing their First Amendment rights to protest and challenge government actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How can anyone not see that these policies are an orchestrated effort to subvert and destroy the constitutional republic of America?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Constitution makes clear that everyone &mdash; whether in the public or private sector &mdash; is equal under the law. Yet today it is obvious that application and compliance with the law is blatantly unequal, relegating the U.S. to little more than a banana republic. Betrayal of elected officials&rsquo; and appointees&rsquo; oaths of office has become widespread and crosses party lines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a spiritually enlightened constitutional America, government would be a good steward of taxpayer resources and avoid debt burdens on future generations. Unelected government agencies would all be downsized and stripped of their ability to make regulatory law, which is the sole responsibility of the legislature. Federal departments and agencies that could not be reformed to deliver for the American people &mdash; such as the Department of Education, Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and the CIA &mdash; would be entirely restructured and refocused. The military would be recast into armed services with <em>esprit de corps<\/em>, unmatched excellence, and training to fight and win wars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a constitutional America, there would be absolute protection of the people&rsquo;s rights and equal justice under the law. The First Amendment would be considered sacred and honored, which would result in a vibrant competition of ideas, creating a public square in which false political narratives and propaganda would be exposed and unable to survive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After the Constitution was drafted and signed by the Constitutional Convention delegates on Sept. 17, 1787, a citizen observer asked Ben Franklin what kind of government had been created. He answered, &ldquo;A republic, if you can keep it.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Today, 237 years later, Franklin&rsquo;s warning is more relevant than ever because America&rsquo;s contemporary enemies, foreign and domestic, have the Constitution in the crosshairs for destruction. Should we fail to elect a new accountable America First government and win the battle to save the Constitution with its Bill of Rights and checks and balances, America&rsquo;s already compromised freedom and independence will be entirely lost. And so will go the rest of the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>   Scott Powell is senior fellow at Discovery Institute and a member of the Committee on the Present Danger-China. His recent book, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1637581599\">Rediscovering America<\/a>,&#8221; was the No. 1 Amazon New Release in the history genre for eight weeks. Reach him at scottp@discovery.org.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Constitution Day, observed on September 17, is a national holiday that many people are unaware of. However, this year it may be crucial to comprehend its significance, as our current national issues stem from corruption and a deviation from governance and law enforcement aligned with the Constitution. Consequently, our nation faces greater threats now than at any time since the Civil War began in 1861.<\/p>\n<p>The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were groundbreaking political documents because they clearly defined citizens&#8217; rights as deriving from God rather than the government. This notion of sovereign and inalienable rights empowers the people while placing government authority beneath them.<\/p>\n<p>One of the Constitution&#8217;s key strengths is its establishment of checks and balances among three distinct branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Additionally, it delineates powers between federal and state governments to further prevent abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Regular elections serve as another vital constitutional mechanism that limits government incompetence and corruption by allowing citizens to choose their leaders. This underscores that one of citizenship&#8217;s most sacred duties is to stay informed, vote, and determine who governs.<\/p>\n<p>This unique combination of restricting governmental power while enhancing individual rights has made the U.S. Constitution the longest-lasting written framework for governance in history. However, when corrupt individuals manipulate election outcomes to place compromised officials into power, any constitution can be severely undermined\u2014leading to disastrous consequences for society.<\/p>\n<p>The effects of political corruption on constitutional integrity are evident today; for example, unchecked federal spending adds approximately $1 trillion to our national debt every three months\u2014contributing to high inflation risks\u2014and record numbers of illegal immigrants along with foreign agents threaten community safety. Law enforcement has also suffered due to defunding efforts and politicization.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, there has been a loss of energy independence alongside increased control over corporate media by radicals; censorship against American citizens; and weaponization of law enforcement against those exercising their First Amendment rights through protests or challenges against governmental actions.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard not to recognize these policies as part of a coordinated effort aimed at undermining America\u2019s constitutional republic. The Constitution asserts that everyone is equal under the law\u2014yet today\u2019s reality shows blatant inequality in legal application which diminishes America\u2019s standing closer to that of a banana republic. The betrayal by elected officials across party lines regarding their oaths has become commonplace.<\/p>\n<p>In an ideal constitutional America guided by spiritual enlightenment principles, government would responsibly manage taxpayer resources without burdening future generations with debt; unelected agencies would be downsized with regulatory powers returned solely to legislatures; departments like Education or Homeland Security would undergo complete restructuring if they fail public service goals; military forces would focus on excellence in training for warfare success.<\/p>\n<p>A true constitutional America would ensure absolute protection for individual rights alongside equal justice under law\u2014with First Amendment freedoms held sacred leading towards vibrant idea exchanges where false narratives cannot thrive unchallenged.<\/p>\n<p>After drafting was completed on September 17th 1787 during Constitutional Convention proceedings\u2014a citizen asked Benjamin Franklin what type government had emerged\u2014he replied: \u201cA republic if you can keep it.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Today marks 237 years since then\u2014and Franklin&#8217;s caution resonates strongly amid contemporary threats both foreign &amp; domestic targeting destruction upon our foundational document\u2014the Constitution itself! If we do not elect accountable leaders committed first &amp; foremost towards preserving this framework along with its Bill Rights &amp; balance mechanisms\u2014we risk losing not only America&#8217;s already fragile freedom but potentially endangering global liberty too! <\/p>\n<p>Scott Powell serves as senior fellow at Discovery Institute &amp; belongs within Committee Present Danger-China group.His latest book &#8220;Rediscovering America&#8221; achieved No1 Amazon New Release status within history genre over eight weeks.Reach him via scottp@discovery.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2893,"featured_media":2342167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Constitution-National-Archives.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2342166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Constitution-National-Archives.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2893"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2342166"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342166\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2342167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2342166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2342166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2342166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}