Source: Association of Mature American Citizens
by Robert B Charles
“A recent study says we have 2000 federal agencies, departments and commissions – although they are not sure. Is that not government beyond control? What would our Founders say? Interestingly, the first thing they would say is that power without limit is tyranny. On this, they all agreed. If limits are not imposed, government is soon oppressive. ‘Our Constitution is an instrument for the people to restrain the government,’ wrote Patrick Henry. If one branch dominates, oppression follows. Wrote Madison, ‘Wherever the real power in a government lies, there is the danger of oppression.’ Nor are assaults on liberty – by bureaucrats or others – always noisy. Sometimes they are quiet. Rights are taken, authorities asserted, money spent imperceptibly.” (02/17/25)