No Rule of Law
by Chas Jones

Where is America today? Virtually none of our elected representatives demonstrate any real allegiance to our constitutions (federal or state). When rogue judges violate their oaths, legislators either complain, or clap. None move to impeach judges that abandon their oath and legislate from the bench.

When the Supreme Court wakes up one morning and decides the 14th amendment "incorporates (or applies)" some of the Bill of Rights to the states both legislative & executive branches, as well as most states, complain or even clap. Yet no action is taken to defend the constitution, or the states, against such judicial tyranny.

It seems apparent that even the majority of Republicans, let alone Democrats, are perfectly comfortable allowing the abolition of the Rule of Law and the concepts of federalism, and checks and balances supporting separation of powers.

What is the point of electing Republicans if they ignore the rule of law and our constitutions as blithely as Democrats? I don't wish to surrender to those who hold no value for the rule of law. But where is the battlefield? Do conservatives have any "soldiers" in the fight? And why aren't all Republicans soldiers in that fight?

I need some word of encouragement that the Republican Party is committed to a return to the rule of law, and to "constitutionalism." I have many friends who have already abandoned the GOP for the Constitution party. I don't believe that approach makes any sense, mostly because I want to believe the GOP may be redeemed and made once more a party that places the rule of law above all save obedience to Christ.

Am I wrong? If I'm not, I need some evidence that conservatives aren't going to "go along to get along" concerning the rule of law. I need evidence elected Republicans aren't going to swear oaths to our constitution only to then do nothing as it is violated almost equally by all three federal branches.

Why won't the party, as a national imperative, agree that one area where compromise cannot be tolerated is violation of the constitution and the rule of law.

Five Supreme Court justices recently ruled that the 5th Amendment's prohibition on "taking private property for" anything other than public use is nullified. That immediate impeachment articles were not sought against these rogues is a national, and Party disgrace. A constitutionally protected "right to sodomy," has been imposed upon the nation, and our elected officials who govern by our consent, who have themselves taken oaths to defend our constitution, do nothing.

Please give me some compelling reason for continued support, both financial, and in the voting booth, for the GOP.

Chas Jones lives in Columbus, OH

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