Our Republic…Can we keep it????
Posted by Advocate Aaron on July 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
This week, as I have been reflecting on the ongoing
attacks on our personal freedoms, my mind drifted back to the Constitutional
Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, where some of the great minds of human
history gathered to formulate the United States of America.
Following many passionate pleas and plans were offered,
a series of compromises were reached and on August 6, the Convention recognized
the initial draft of the Constitution.
A few weeks later, members gathered for the final
time in order to formally sign the great document.
On the day the Convention closed, September 18, a woman
named Mrs. Powel had been restlessly waiting to learn of the proceedings.
As the wise Benjamin Franklin came outside, she asked, “Well Doctor, what
have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”
And his reply troubles me today. He said, “A
republic, if you can keep it.”
Those are pointed words: If you can keep it.
Today, many modern lawmakers, described as
“Statists” by author Mark Levin, have little interest in the values
of our founding. Mr. Levin, in his “Liberty and Tyranny,”
writes, “The Statist is
not interested in what the Framers said or intended. He is interested
only in what he says and he intends.” It is little
wonder that we are witnessing our republic slipping away.
I wish all my readers a wonderful Independence Day
celebration. Please take time to pray for and thank God for our nation
and to communicate with your children/grandchildren the importance of America
and our freedoms.
Happy 4th of July!!!!
Aaron
Enjoy
this video http://www.history.com/video.do?name=culture&bcpid=1681694254&bclid=1672079684&bctid=1584787506
Then watch this video and thank the
family of a Veteran this weekend for the sacrifices the families make.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpi_23_e5zg&feature=email
