06.19.2007 

Recently familiar with the ills of repession, the framers of the constitution were keenly aware of the mechanisms used for oppression of the human spirt. Having a general high regard of their fellow human beings, they sought to create a form of government that would secure Liberty for themselves and their neighbors. The structure of Government that they created, and duly approved by the people, while not perfect, has proven to be the most enduring protector of Liberty in human history.

The most difficult task in securing a free people is not preventing neighbor from oppressing neighbor, but preventing those in high power from dividing neighbor from neighbor. This tactic of division is used by the unscrupulous to cement their own positions of unchecked power. By ignoring their sworn duties, they may undermine not only the Liberty of the People, but also the security of each citizen. This same tactic serves the dual purpose of preventing the Mexican Citizens from achieving control of their own State and securing their prosperity.

There are now, as there have always been, those who would subvert the ideals we hold in common for the purpose of enslaving their fellow man. Occassionally we disagree on the best mechanisms to ensure our continued freedom. But there is one function of the state upon which we may not disagree, for to do so would prevent us from protecting all we have in common.

There is no Liberty without a sovereign, secure border.

--Silence DoBetter