Category Archives: Defending Freedom

The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution are the founding documents of this country. We cannot reject their principles without losinig the basic and priceless heritage that has made America great.

FOUND WANTING

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

When Britain was faced with either going to war to protect Czechoslovakia or giving in to Hitler’s demands, they chose appeasement.[i]  The cheering throng welcomed Britain’s Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain home and rejoiced in his promise that by giving in … Continue reading →

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PAYING OFF THE PRAETORIAN GUARD

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

As Rome changed from a Kingdom to a Republic and finally to an Empire, individual political rights steadily declined.  In the Empire, the Emperor ruled autocratically, arbitrarily killing any who opposed—or who were suspected of opposing—him.  The legislative powers held … Continue reading →

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NABOTH’S VINEYARD

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

The Old Testament tells the story of Ahab and his wife Jezebel and how they got Naboth’s Vineyard.  (Ahab was the king of Northern Israel around 850 B.C.)  Naboth had the misfortune of having a vineyard next to the palace.  … Continue reading →

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FAIR SHARE vs. PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

I want a “Fair Share.”  Anything less would be—by the very definition of the term—less than “Fair.”  A society where some do not receive a “Fair Share” is—again by definition—not “Fair.”  It follows from the definition itself that, because all … Continue reading →

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SILENT SOVEREIGN

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Louis the XIV is claimed to have said: “L’Etat, c’est moi” (“I am the state”).[i]  The loyalty of his subjects was owed to him personally.  King Henry the VIII’s unfortunate fifth wife, Catherine Howard, was beheaded—not for adultery, which she … Continue reading →

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