A fine, and exceptionally timely, topic. Thank you. I always had a copy of the constitution handy as an Army officer and kept a copy in my briefcase as a business person. It is not a perfect document, and most of the modifications made in amendments were good additions, but overall it stands out to me as one of the most remarkable things ever printed. The next four years will challenge it.
The first time US citizens petitioned their government was in 1836. Seeking to end slavery. The House and Senate banned the consideration of every one of those petitions. Had to fight an uncivil war to decide that issue.
I got all of them except the right to petition the government. Since the court system is set up in the constitution, I will have to Google that fifth one.
Thank you for this most important reminder. Most appropriate as we all travel together through these next 4 years.
A fine, and exceptionally timely, topic. Thank you. I always had a copy of the constitution handy as an Army officer and kept a copy in my briefcase as a business person. It is not a perfect document, and most of the modifications made in amendments were good additions, but overall it stands out to me as one of the most remarkable things ever printed. The next four years will challenge it.
The first time US citizens petitioned their government was in 1836. Seeking to end slavery. The House and Senate banned the consideration of every one of those petitions. Had to fight an uncivil war to decide that issue.
I got all of them except the right to petition the government. Since the court system is set up in the constitution, I will have to Google that fifth one.