What you believe depends on your interpretation of the border dispute between Texas and the federal government. Do you think the federal government has the authority and, therefore, the responsibility to protect non-citizens from possible injuries while they try to take a “back door” into Texas? Does this impact BP agents from doing their work? […]
What Is An Invasion Anyway?
Americans nationwide are talking about an invasion. What is an “invasion” anyway? You may not have the correct answer if your definition comes from a politician, the press, or a professor. When dealing with words in the Constitution, like “invasion,” we cannot automatically ascribe today’s meanings (or feelings) to the same word as it was […]
Americans Ask Questions
Americans ask questions and they need answers. What if a new American asked you to help them find information about one of our Founding Fathers, another friend tried to convince you to join a brand new political party, and your Jr. High students wanted to know if we could just make a law to stop […]
We Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let’s do a retrospective of the sights and sounds of that era. (If you were not yet born, recall the most important fact you learned about MLK’s work). Remembering Martin Luther King’s Work I remember these beautiful thousands of people dressed in Sunday best, singing “We Shall […]
When the Chain of Command is Broken
Why is everybody all a buzz about a chain of command being broken in the federal government? Indeed, there are other people (lots of other people) who will eagerly step up in an emergency, especially in a military or defense situation. Now, there’s a civics issue involved here, so let’s discuss it. What is the […]
Your Questions About a Convention of States
This is an article I wrote last year that may help clarify your questions about a Convention of States. Let’s explore this topic with the help of Article V and Constitutional Study author Paul Engel’s writings. The Accurate Term For a Convention of States First, the most accurate term for a Convention of States is […]