America’s weakness is her public’s lack of attention and protection for all that she offers. As each generation passes on, so does the lessening of the overall splendor that our Forefathers sacrificed for and authored. As time goes on, this diversion of attention and respect becomes a weakening agent.
Current Americans who retain those basic qualities are concerned yet have anticipated this questioning of “just how did this happen? Well, the short answer is that we, in our ignorance and “know it all” thinking, chose to follow the easier path or at least to “not rock the boat” or offend.
However, in our haste not to offend, we began to identify separately from each other. Group identity sprung up, although its very nature suggests offending or holding jealousies against the other identities. Essentially, this separate group identity is a nonsensical system compared to when a proud America congenially gleamed and prospered with its single mongrel being.
This division eliminated time and effort, let alone the interest and respect for what those white-haired Founders had to say. That was then, and besides, they were slave owners! This often became the excuse. However, that smells of a criminal and premeditated agenda, which blocks one’s knowing of their unalienable rights, freedoms, and overall proud heritage.
Currently, no educational source will fill our younger citizens’ understanding gap, and the reason is perfectly clear: today’s ignorance was and continues to be its purpose! So, for those who have still retained their curious nature, the following should act as a stimulation and also a validation. For others with less curiosity, it may also spark an overdue questioning of their imposed state of darkness.
Thomas Jefferson stated, “If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed.” This says it all, and with regard to our enemies, this advice also directs what their efforts have undertaken!
John Adams stated, “Liberty cannot be preserved without a central knowledge among the people.” Once again, our enemy is cunning in that they study what they are devoted to keep from you.
James Madison warned, “A Popular Government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy, or perhaps both.” The central theme of these quotes is to be informed, for it to be available, and for the necessity of public knowledge. This our enemy realizes, and is also why such info is no longer taught!
Alexander Hamilton stated, “If it be asked, what is the most sacred duty and the greatest source of our security in a Republic? The answer would be an inviolable RESPECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS.” (his capitalizing) Our enemy is again served when even Law Schools avoid teaching or even opening up our Constitution for study and understanding.
And finally, Benjamin Franklin advised, “A Nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the region of ignorance that tyranny begins.” A quick glance at today’s standards, knowledge, and faulty priorities will validate Dr. Franklin’s belief. Also relevant is his acknowledgment to God, our Creator, of which faith has been another successful enemy target!
Our Theological seminaries are the latest to fall in line with our Law School’s misdirection. However, when dealing with the faithful and their shepherds, it becomes necessary to rely upon the system of gradualism. Our Holy Bible cannot be scrapped as quickly as our assortment of Revolutionary and Civil War monuments.
In closing, the father of our great country said it best when addressing his troops on July 9, 1776. His General Orders, in part, “…The General hopes and trusts, that every officer and man, will endeavour so to live, and act, as becomes a Christian Soldier defending the dearest Rights and Liberties of his country.” (Washington’s capitalization)
Realizing that this was obviously in the past, yet it flies in the face of a certain modern but questionable President and his absurd comment that “America is not a Christian nation!”
These two diverse statements best portray the divide from our righteous founding versus today’s rudderless ship of State!
