How do you react to the national news lately? You might find the news promising if you believe our country is outdated, in need of change, that the globe can reach utopia, that freedom is suitable for some and wrong for others, that the benefit of the law is for your friends, but the burden […]
Who Appreciates Their Citizenship the Most?
Welcome back to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. If you are a subscriber to our weekly newsletter, you will find two new articles that pertain to our citizenship. We discuss how lobbyists are now writing our laws because Congress is more focused on image than law writing. (!) Additionally, the quality of legislative assistants’ work […]
Justice, Freedom, Lawlessness, Immorality
If it wishes to remain free, what country allows its citizens to burn, loot, and commit absolute mayhem if the jury’s verdict in a case doesn’t agree with their demands? That’s not a peaceful protest. It’s criminal. It’s not presenting grievances to the government. Instead, it’s a show of force from the streets that in […]
We’ve Only Just Begun
In my last Common Sense Civics and Citizenship article, I ended by saying, “We’ll fix what is wrong. We will start by taking back our children, schools, and our supply chains.” On November 2, 2021, we took back our children, our schools, police departments, and more. Next up are the supply chains. Hopefully, the fuel […]
Is Freedom Working As Intended?
That’s a question I heard the other day, and it’s one we should ponder. After all, human beings get the treatment they allow. So, if you know your rights and stand up for them, freedom is working as intended. If you know you are being manipulated and you speak out, freedom is working as intended. […]
Speak Up!
Welcome back to Common Sense Civics and Citizenship. Speak Up! That’s our focus this week. I hope you find these articles instructive and encouraging as you exercise your First Amendment rights. Someone asked me if we are allowed to criticize any public official at the highest levels. Imagine not knowing your rights or the extent […]