Tag Archives: U.S. Constitution

The Attempt to Tear Down Images of George Washington—a Tale of Two Revolutions

Posted on May 13, 2019 by David E Smith

Could a contrast between the American Revolution and the French Revolution be relevant to today’s conflicts? I think so. The attempt to demote historic icons, like George Washington, is a case in point.George Washington grew up as a gentleman farmer in Virginia and was a fourth generation slave-owner. But by the end of his life, he had decided slavery was immoral and so at his death, he freed his slaves and made provision for them.

Posted in Education | Tagged Cultural Marxism, Declaration of Independence, George Washington High School, George Washington’s Sacred Fire, James Madison, King George III, Notre Dame Cathedral, Peter Lillback, The American Revolution, The French Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, Tyranny, U.S. Constitution, William Wilberforce | Comments Off

America’s Historical Ignorance

Posted on February 23, 2019 by David E Smith

U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Ny), the darling of the new socialist Democrats in this country, recently referred to the three branches of government. She said, they are the White House, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives. John Roberts, call your office.

Posted in Education | Tagged Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, American history, Bernie Sanders, George Washington, History, James Madison, John F. Kennedy, Karl Marx, Marilyn Monroe, Mel Gabler, Norma Gabler, Peter Lillback, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Constitution, Wall of Misconception, Woodrow Wilson, Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation | Comments Off

Democrats Are Trying To Sneak A Feminist Amendment Into The Constitution, 36 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Kathy Valente

Proponents of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) want to create a constitutional Frankenstein by breathing life into its corpse some 36 years after its ratification was defeated, in large part thanks to Phyllis Schlafly and her Eagle Forum.

Posted in Federal | Tagged American Association of University Women, Barbara Jordan, Ben Cardin, Don Edwards, Eleanor Smeal, Equal Rights Amendment, ERA, Gender Equality, Idaho vs. Freeman, Jackie Speier, Jimmy Carter, Marjorie Bell, National Organization of Women, Peter Rodino, Presidential Disability Amendment, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

Liberals Against Freedom of Conscience

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Benjamin D. Smith

Why is it considered "liberal" to compel others to say or fund things they don't believe? That's a question raised by three Supreme Court decisions this year. And it's a puzzling development for those of us old enough to remember when liberals championed free speech — even advocacy of sedition or sodomy — and conservatives wanted government to restrain or limit it.

Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty | Tagged ACLU, Adrian Wooldridge, Brexit, Donald Trump, Freedom, Friedrich Hayek, Janus v. American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Liberalism, Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Opinion, SCOTUS, Stephen Carter, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

IFI Update: ERA Passes Illinois Senate

Posted on April 11, 2018 by David E Smith

In a stunning display of ignorance, the Illinois State Senate just voted 43-12 in favor of the resolution to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment. What makes this vote even more enraging is that Republicans Pam Althoff (R-Crystal Lake), Jason Barickman (R-Pontiac), John Curran (R-Lemont), Mike Connelly (R-Wheaton), Karen McConnaughay (R-West Dundee), Chris Nybo (R-Hinsdale), Sue Rezin (R-Morris), and Tom Rooney (R-Palatine) voted with Democrats on this partisan resolution. (Updated at 7:30 pm)

According to Illinois Review, McConnaughay made this remarkably foolish and dishonest statement in defense of her traitorous vote:

The intention of the Illinois Senate Women’s Caucus is

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Posted in How Did They Vote, Illinois Politics, Sanctity of Life | Tagged Chris Nybo, Elise Bouc, Equal Rights Amendment, Jason Barickman, Jennifer Camille Lee, Karen McConnaughay, Mike Connelly, Nancy Thorner, Pam Althoff, Phyllis Schlafly, Selective Service, STOP ERA Illinois, Sue Rezin, Tom Rooney, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

Judiciary Grabs Power While Executive & Legislative Branches Snooze

Posted on January 30, 2018 by David E Smith

The judicial branch at both the state and federal level continues to overstep their authority by meddling in the affairs of the legislative and executive branches. And the audacity of judges appears to be increasing.

Just two weeks ago the Chicago Tribune reported this:

A judge has ordered Illinois officials to add intractable pain as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, a ruling that could greatly expand access to the drug.

The Illinois Department of Public Health had rejected intractable pain — defined as pain that’s resistant to treatment — but Cook County Judge Raymond Mitchell ordered the agency

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Posted in Federal, Illinois Politics | Tagged Federal Judges, Illinois Constitution, Joe Herring, Josh Blackman, President Donald J. Trump, Raymond Mitchell, separation of powers, Tom Trinko, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

Kneeling Down for Our Anthem is Standing Down on Our Responsibility

Posted on November 10, 2017 by David E Smith

One could make the argument that the most important documents of the United States, hailing it as the most unique and blessed nation in the world, are The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. However, most Americans are more familiar with and can recite our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner. A musical essay of words that reminds us of the love Americans have for this unique country.

Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged #TakeAKnee, Francis Scott Key, NFL Boycott, Robert McNair, The Declaration of Independence, The Star Spangled Banner, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

The Equal Rights Amendment and Abortion

Posted on November 4, 2017 by David E Smith

For those who weren’t politically active in the 70’s or never got around to learning the specifics about the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), here is a thumbnail sketch of the purpose and danger of the ERA.

This proposed U.S. Constitutional Amendment is deceptively named. Men and women already have equal standing and equal protection before the law and possess God-given rights which are delineated in the Bill of Rights.

If the goal is to ensure equal opportunity, then the path is not the broad and ambiguously written ERA. Even supporters of the ERA cannot answer questions about its …

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Abortion, ACLU, Equal Rights Amendment, NARAL, Planned Parenthood, Roe v. Wade, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

Time for a Governor to Stand up to Judicial Tyranny

Posted on November 29, 2014 by David E Smith

Any ruling from any federal court that imposes domestic policy on a state is by its very nature unconstitutional, and no governor has any obligation to obey it.

Posted in Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture, Sexuality | Tagged Federal Judges, Governors, Judicial Tyranny, Marriage, Montesquieu, Religious Liberty, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Supreme Court | Comments Off