Submitted by Dara, Sep 22, 2008 19:23

In a speech delivered at the Constitutional Convention, September 17, 1787, Thomas Jefferson said, "...I agree with this Constitution with all it's faults, if they are such, because I think a general government is necessary for us and there is no form of government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered, and believe further that this is likely to be well administered for a good course of years, and can only end in despotism as other forms have done before it, when the people become so corrupted as to need despotic government, being incapable of any other." Despotism absolute power or influence by government, master, or ruler. "We, the people", can see this happening with the bailouts. "We, the people" can see this happening with the lack of progress on an energy plan that will actually accomplish something. "We, the people" can see this happening with more and more infringement on individual and family rights. "We, the people" can see this happening when we look at both candidates plans to add more government agencies, more government positions, and more government spending. What of "We, the people"? We have become "corrupted" just as Thomas Jefferson forewarned. We have been corrupted into thinking the government has the answers to all our problems. We have been corrupted into believing it is "patriotic" to give and give to others based on "need" and not ability. We have been corrupted into believing we cannot be a "Christian" nation and still allow freedom of religion, even though we have been doing exactly that for 232 years. We have been corrupted into believing that those with wealth are just greedy and are to blame for all our woes. We have been "corrupted" by the very people we have entrusted and I am not just talking about politicians. With the Elections looming, the financial mess on Wall Street (private industry by the way), and the lack of an energy plan that will work, by a Congress that has been in control of the economy for the last two years, let we forget, I decided it was worth my time to seriously research a lot of things. I began by actually reading all of both candidates proposals, then went back to the roots of this country. First, let me say, this American is appalled to see a candidate so warmly received by everyone on such a Socialist agenda. To be fair, I saw some of the same tendencies in both. For instance,no clarification on whether new job creation would be private or government sector for clean energy and that is just a very small section. I am not going to get into the debate on the candidates in this way. The reality on this day is both plans will be useless once they get into office. The bailouts assured us of that. Let us not forget the fact that law is enacted in the legislative branch, not executive entirely. In deciding a President this year, this American will have to weigh heavily which candidate believes in smaller government and less government controls, not more. By virtue, the same standard applies to all elected officials. We, the people need to wake up or we will cease to exist without individual rights, individual property and individual values. Everything will be decided based on the "common good" and the "need" of someone else. If that is what the majority of Americans want, then the "corruption" of Americans is complete. If it is not, then I urge all of you to gain back your personal responsibility and begin voting your way to a "Constitutional" government. They are no longer such. The beauty of this country is we do have choices. Choose who you want in office and who you want to do business with. Make a stand! Written by: An Ordinary Middle Class American Woman

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