Justice must be placed above the reach of the influence of rulers, or the denunciations of mobs. Learn how we almost went to war because we didn’t observe justice with regard to foreign nations.
Listen to, Justice and Foreign Nations
I will be on American Adversaries radio show tonight (July 8) representing Freedom Factor at 5:35 PM Central Time. The topic is The First Amendment and Freedom of the Press.
Why freedom of the press? What are the responsibilities of news sources? Why did Ben Franklin refuse to publish slander? How is the press a reflection of We the People?
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Justice is the foundation of civil, commercial, and individual relationships. Where there is injustice, there is enmity as well as moral and financial costs. Justice improves with the progress of the human mind. Thomas Jefferson wanted future Americans to correct the barbarous practices of his day. The concept of justice should make Americans proud and their practice of it make them an example to the world.
Listen to, Establishing Justice
Who was right, Abe Lincoln or Jeff Davis? What was the Anti-Federalists’ objection? James Madison writes to Alexander Hamilton about the right of secession. The Founders gave us federalism. Have you memorized the Preamble yet?
Listen to, Abe Lincoln vs. Jeff Davis
George Washington, the man who went through Valley Forge, called the period under the Articles the worst time in America’s history. Why did these fail? In their opposition to monarchy, Americans forgot something vital. What was it? Understanding this will help us better understand the Constitution’s call for a “more perfect union.”
Listen to, The Weaknesses of the Articles
The Declaration is America’s birth certificate. We do well to read its words before we take up the study of the Constitution and the principles it supports. We must never forget that the Declaration gave birth to America and new hope to oppressed people everywhere!
