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Does the Constitution really evolve?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Don Merritt

Last week, after the announcement that the US Supreme Court had allowed a lower court ruling that declared prayer in public (government) meetings unconstitutional because too many of these were “Christian” I proposed the thesis that the ‘living breathing” Constitution … Continue reading →

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Is Prayer Unconstitutional in Public?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

Yesterday’s action by the United States Supreme Court to let stand a lower court ruling barring prayer from public meetings because they were too often “Christian” sparks within anyone a series of fundamental questions that go to the very foundation … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Study the Constitution. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislatures, and enforced in courts of justice.” — Abraham Lincoln What a shocking thought!

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The Washington Post: Court curbs Christian prayer in public meetings

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

Supreme Court turns away local government appeal over prayer at public meetings By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 9:09 AM WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a North Carolina county commission over the mostly Christian prayers offered … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Quote of the Week I am a mortal enemy to arbitrary government and unlimited power. I am naturally very jealous for the rights and liberties of my country, and the least encroachment of those invaluable privileges is apt to make … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.” – James Madison, “Father of the Constitution”

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Quoye of the Week

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

“It is not the function of our Government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the Government from falling into error.” Robert H. Jackson, Associate Justice of the U.S.Supreme Court

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Evil on the Rise?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Don Merritt

Is Evil on the rise in today’s world?  In light of the news of recent years, many people might think… in the Middle East or other areas that seem remote and far away.  But how about in places closer to … Continue reading →

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Reflections 70 years after Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Don Merritt

Even though I was not alive on December 7, 1941, I have a memory of December 7… only it was 1991.  I can well remember that it was a cold and snowy Saturday, the 50th anniversary of the “Day of … Continue reading →

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Remembering Martin Van Buren

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Don Merritt

What? You don’t remember Van Buren…? He was America’s eighth president… Here’s his story from White House.gov: Only about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, but trim and erect, Martin Van Buren dressed fastidiously. His impeccable appearance belied his amiability–and his … Continue reading →

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