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Answer Craig part three
The Constitution is based on the principle that the citizens of a republican nation must must be virtuous and moral. Benjamin Franklin wrote: “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.”
George Washington emphasized in his Farewell Address: “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports
The Constitution acknowledges that the people are the true sovereigns in a republican government. The Founders rejected the notion that a king has a “divine right” to rule. Under natural law, no man has a right to rule over another, unless the subject gives his consent. James Madison wrote: “The ultimate authority, wherever the derivative may be found, resides in the people alone.” ~Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, The Federalist Papers, No. 22
The Constitution was created on the assumption that America would function under a free-market economy, recognizing and protecting property rights. John Adams wrote: “All men are born free and independent, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights, among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.”
Sorry I had to break that up but it would not allow me to post it all in one response. Sorry if I caused you any concern or upset you in any way with my editorial it was never m
Answer to Craig part two
Please accept my explanation for my belief in the need for the understanding of the role of religion in our Republic I think the four pillars of the Constitution as outlined by the constitutional scholars noted best explain my position.Four Pillars in the foundation of the Constitution from Parry and Allison
It recognizes the existence of natural law. In the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson referred to “the laws of Nature and of Nature’s God.” Natural law recognizes the existence of God and acknowledges that God has established a natural order of things for this earth and the people of this earth. The concept of unalienable rights is based on an understanding of natural law, as are the three principles
Craig, Please allow me to apologize for taking so long to respond to your thoughtful post. As they say you can't please all of the people all the time and I appreciate you taking the time to read my editorials. Which makes me somewhat confused as the editorial is called the editors opinion this is where I get to express my opinion. Nowhere in that editorial do I recall saying I was speaking on behalf of the American firefighters. My use of the word we is artistic license and of course there will always be exceptions to that we. Let me supply you with the following documentation from some constitutional scholars on the four pillars of the Constitution. I would also highly recommend you follow this link Calvin Coolidge's address on the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence where he does a brilliant job of explaining the fundamental pillars of the Declaration of Independence being a strong sense of religiosity among the public. Here's a link to Coolidge's speech http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=41
Bobby,
I enjoy reading most of your editorials, but had a tough time finishing this one. I don't know who gave you the authority to speak on behalf of "American Firefighters" but suspect that like America herself, our firefighters are a diverse group who have diverse thoughts and beliefs. I personally am agnostic, and do not place any diety or other being above my family. I have yet to see proof of a higher power and would assume in your career, with what you may have witnessed, would make alot of people question their faith or belief in God. The freedoms we enjoy in this country, come from a living document that 56 men signed. The belief of natural law is an American philosophy. If it were true, we would not have the North Koreas in this world.
While on the topic of the Constitution, which we swore to protect, where does it mention anywhere about capitalism? I am all for hard working people becoming successful, but it seems lately the only result of capitalism is alot of American jobs shipped overseas, workers losing pensions and benefits, unions losing clout, and politicians selling votes all the while corporate CEO's making adding a few more zeros onto their golden parachutes. That is not the "capitalist" society I want my country to have.
I do love the fact at least we live in a country where we can have this debate and thank you for the work you do on behalf of the fire service.
Stay Safe
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