Words Used to Mean Things – Then Came Government

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July 6, 2015 at 9:49 am

 

Words Used to Mean Things – Then Came Government

 

We are a nation founded upon and (allegedly) governed by words. Beginning with - specifically, foundational-ly - the Constitution. Every syllable was by our Founding Fathers debated and carefully crafted. To ensure a limited, enumerated government, maximum freedom for We the People - and a document that clearly, concisely laid out these parameters.

 

The Constitution is a “living, breathing document” - but with the amendment process as its only respiratory system. If you don’t like it - amend it. Otherwise, it is what it is - it says what it says.

 

The Constitution established a system that also relies on precise language. The Legislative Branch writes legislation - that must be within government’s Constitutional parameters. Every syllable is debated and carefully crafted. And since we directly elect this Branch’s members, we get to have a direct say in the words meant to lord over us. We get to lobby Congress to redress our grievances - to help shape the words they write.