Just what is the constitution of the United States?
It is a set of laws with articles, amendments and the bill of rights. A doctrine composed to protect the rights of the individual. To grant each American citizen the freedom of speech, religion, press, only to mention a few of the many freedoms citizens have. For even the criminal has his or her rights after losing their freedom for breaking the laws instilled within the framework of the judicial system.
Outside the halls of congress where the manuscripts of the constitution of the United States are stored from the 48 mainland states to the far off state of Alaska and to the beaches of the island state of Hawaii live the inhabitants of the land whom live under her guidelines.
Although we've always look at our constitution as one of the most perfect doctrines ever established by mortal man our way of life in these United States living under the free enterprise system or "capitalism" what is capitalism?
"An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately or corporately owned"
The kind of economic order contemplated by the framers of the Constitution is a considerably more subtle and complex question than one might suppose. To be sure, the framers clearly regarded the protection of such rights as a primary purpose of government. The English philosopher John Locke, whose views were familiar to virtually every American of the founding generation, had taught that the ownership of property was a God-given natural right, antecedent to civil society; and the revolutionary state constitutions and bills of rights had given ringing approval to that dictum. James Madison, in the Constitutional Convention, cited "the security of property "the primary objects of civil society," and other delegates echoed that sentiment.
Our current system of government the political process of electing representatives to serve the people and upholding and creating the laws we live by.
Yes, our way of life has prolonged through the years and met with little resistance by the people. For even our most intellectual scholars would find the law of the jungle instilled in our means of living. Therefore, our way of life is considered natural.
Another perspective
Just what is anarchism? When we hear of anarchy, we think of evil doers, destruction, and chaos. It is in just a political theory holding all forms of governmental authority to be unnecessary and undesirable and advocating a society based on voluntary cooperation and free association of individuals and groups" the advocacy of anarchist principles: "one who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power"
Anarchists believe in a revolution by the working class, which will overthrow the bosses and their governments, and create a society run and controlled by those who actually produce the wealth of the world. They believe that it is possible to live without government and to put in its place councils and assemblies where the "ordinary people" can decide what happens to this wealth. They believe in the equality of all and that maximum solidarity is needed between workers and other oppressed groups.
Doing good deeds naturally rather than giving to charities as the rich proclaim they are contributing to the poor and homeless by giving a very small portion of their wealth to those in despair.
Although the typical anarchist must realize their goal must be met by peaceful means. For to alloy one to give of himself or herself naturally and not forcefully for forcing a law unto anyone is just as bad as living under our present state. Where we are mandated to live our lives as we choose providing, we do not interfere with another man or woman's beliefs.
Anarchism as well as capitalism, socialism, or communism were merely different philosophies or in other words experiments testing our constitutionality. Thomas Jefferson points this out in a quotation.
"I have no fear that the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to govern themselves without a master." Thomas Jefferson
In today's world we are met with challenges, we must combat such as global warming which is a reality not a fictional plot to scare people.
If we all as human beings would live by our natural innate drives, we could accomplish a great deal. Just imagine all the people living and working with a piece of responsibility to their fellow human being and to the welfare of their planet.
This is how we separate ourselves from the law of the jungle and distinguish ourselves as human beings, finally separating ourselves from animal living conditions.
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» left by sue thom from nj (227 days 22 hours ago.)
hi david,
that was intense...and very well written
i had to think, and that's what a writer wants, right?
very interesting. i'll be reading it again,
best regards,
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» left by Susan Thom(8,103) Susan Thom (227 days 15 hours ago.)
hi david,
i read it three times, and yes, it does make sense. i kind of like the idea of "...had taught that the ownership of property was a God-given natural right..."
and i like a lot of the anarchist's beliefs. providing they are peaceful, as you point out. i also liked "...I have no fear that the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to govern themselves without a master Thomas Jefferson" Sounds good to me.
i think you are very intelligent and you wrote a very thought provoking, intelligent article.
thank you,
best regards,
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