Southerner, American, Lover of Liberty, PhD of political science, professor, blogger.
I’ve discussed the Bill of Rights before. I’ve explained selective incorporation and the federalist/anti-federalist debate. But the Bill of Rights are very important and seem to be on everyone’s minds right now as we all fight to defend our “rights” against bloated state governments and an ever growing federal government. So, I think the Bill …
The Constitution for Dummies: The Bill of Rights Read More »
“In the eyes of democracy, government is not a good; it is a necessary evil” (194). “This is seen very clearly in the United States, where wages seem in a way to decrease as the power of officials is greater” (204). – Alexis de Tocqueville An analogy has been crystalizing in my mind the more I …
Employer (The People), Employee (The Government) and Job Description (The Constitution) Read More »
I originally wrote this post in April of this year but I find it even more relevant today than when I wrote it. We’ve seen the vaccine discussion metamorphosize in a way even I didn’t anticipate at the time of this article’s write. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) tweeted that “Vaccine Passports are unconstitutional”. Well, guess what? That’s …
Vaccine Passports, Social Coercion and the Constitution Read More »
Sometimes putting things in simple language is the best way to get people to assess what they truly think about something. Read this article where I analyze practically and through the lens of the Constitution, three popular, albeit unconstitutional, laws.
Here are four questions…and four answers that are of fundamental importance for us, as American citizens, to answer. Read further to learn more!
So, as I was teaching class today, I realized something. I love to look at the definitions of words, especially in the context of government and law. Words and their meanings are really fundamental to understanding government institutions, particularly American government institutions since our founders were so careful with their words and names. (For instance, …
What is it that makes America so unique? Why has the U.S. Constitution lasted longer than any other written constitution in history? The answer is pivotal to protecting the U.S. Constitution. Read to find out!
John Quincy Adams said “Nip the shoots of arbitrary power in the bud, is the only maxim which can ever preserve the liberties of any people.” Read further to learn why arbitrary power must be avoided at all costs.
You know the whole idea of “private property” that we cherish here in American? Yup. You have John Locke to thank for that one. So, take a moment to read this article as we peak back in time to learn more about the foundations of American government.
Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself, why do humans need government? Perhaps you’ve gone so far as to think, why do I think government exists? If you haven’t, I’m challenging you think about it now. Read further to learn why this is so important.