The Radical U.S. Constitution

George Orwell made a very interesting observation when he stated, “During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” This is the very quote Aaron Russo chose to be the beginning frame in his eye-opening documentary America: from Freedom to Fascism.

There was a time when the U.S. Constitution was considered a radical document. That time was when 55 representatives of the 13 colonies gathered to improve on the Articles of Confederation. The document allow the control of the Federal government to rest ultimately in the hands of the people, the whole of the people.

Gary Wood, the writer goes on to say that the people, being citizens of their respective States, were given the stewardship over the quality of the Federal government. There were of course extreme checks and balances placed within the blueprint to limit the size and scope of Federal control with the States and the people remaining more powerful in setting the direction for the development of the country and in controlling their own lives.

Yet, why does the New York Times label Ron Paul as the most radical congressman in America for calling for a return back to our constitutionalist ideals?

Why do Republican candidates such as Giuliani to McCain call Ron Paul a traitor to our country?

They are afraid. They are afraid of the people deciding that individual rights and liberty is more important than the overbearing control and authority of the Federal government.

By the way, how many of you have even read through the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Do you actually believe what your politicians are saying to you? Or do you actually turn to the library book or the Internet to find the truth?