Category — For The Record

The war considered by its supporters, as the nation's second war of independence, stirred patriotic fever among those of all ages. This article from the Niles Register was published to illustrate patriotic fervor.   Read the rest of this entry »

In the nick of time for the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the aging tombstone of the patriot who saved the Declaration of Independence and Constitution from inevitable destruction by invading British troops is once again legible and erect, a mile behind the U.S. Capitol.   Read the rest of this entry »

If historical events are going to be presented through the prism of particular political biases, truth in labeling requires that the title should indicate that is the case.   Read the rest of this entry »

An interesting article about some very hardy people.   Read the rest of this entry »

The Fall 2011 issue of the Claremont Review of Books contains a fascinating article by Hadley Arkes, entitled, A Natural Law Manifesto. In it, Arkes lays out a compelling argument for the use of Natural Law in adjudicating Constitutional issues. One of the topics discussed in the article is the mistaken reliance on the doctrine of "original intent," by conservative jurists.   Read the rest of this entry »

Four years after this administration took office, the Founders’ creation is barely recognizable. After eight years it may no longer be possible to reclaim what has been destroyed. Consider the following summary of what may be in store as a motivator for the apathetic.   Read the rest of this entry »

In this, the season of our discontent, we are reminded of why we should be thankful. At the top of the list is that we live in America. Whether our progenitors arrived on the Mayflower or were among one of the later waves of immigrants, we should be grateful just to be here.   Read the rest of this entry »

The Founders viewed Liberty and Freedom as two very different concepts. In their view, Freedom is something that man can grant to his fellow man, but Liberty is derived from a higher authority. Every human is endowed with natural rights and the free exercise of those rights is called liberty. On the other hand, a person released from slavery or indentured servitude obtains his freedom from the person or persons releasing them from bondage.   Read the rest of this entry »

A 1990 FCC mandated program to provide discounted or free telephone service to income-eligible consumers was expanded a few years ago to include cell phones. This is yet another entitlement program which redefines the word "necessity" on the taxpayer's dime.   Read the rest of this entry »

Isn’t anyone asking why the municipalities under siege have not responded more aggressively to the rioters that are engulfing them? Why are the mobs permitted to camp where no camping is allowed, vandalize property, block traffic, harass citizens, and rape and loot each other? They are not exercising their right to free expression anymore than someone who yells fire in a crowded theater.   Read the rest of this entry »