What is "Progressivism" anyway?
Basically it is this: Any individual or organization (policital or commercial) that seeks to EMPOWER the Goverment and LIMIT the liberties of individuals. At the core are questions such as these: WHERE IS THE POWER? and WHO HAS CONTROL OF IT?
Progressivism says, "You can keep your money, land and property as long as the Government doesn't have a bigger need for it."
Progressivism says, "You are welcome to work in any industry you want as long as it benefits the community and serves public welfare."
Progressivism says, "There are no real restricitions on governmental power because the community is great then the individual."
So what are some real life examples of Progressivism?
Number One: There is no law in our country that mandates and dictates that I "save" someones life. If I see a man drowning in the river (even if they are related), the law does not require me to jump in and save him. If he drowns, I do not go to jail. BUT, there are laws that mandate and dictate that I "save" the environment by recycling and controling my "carbon footprint".
Number Two: While the 2nd ammendment certifies my right to carry a gun and protect my community as a first line of defense, for some reason the law-abiding citizens in New Orleans, who were trying to protect their families after Hurricane Katrina, had their guns unlawfully confiscated. Orders had come from the mayor and chief of police who dismissed this Constitutional right and instead focused on the "greater good" and "saftey of the public".
Number Three: During World War II President Rooseevelt ordered 120,000 Japanese-Americans, 11,000 German-Americans and 3,000 Italian-Americans to internment camps (comfortable jails). These citizens were stuck in these camps for the entire duration of the war and some had to stay even longer. The 6th ammendment rights of these citizens to a "speedy trial" and "unreasonably lengthy incarceration" were run over and ignored for "the greatest good for the greatest number."
Number Four: During the 1930-1940s tens of thousands of political, labor, and antiwar activits were arrested when they spoke out against several specific policies that Woodrow Wilson and FDR put into action during their presidencies. This simple effort to exercise the citizens 1st ammendment rights of "freedom of speech" were disregarded and the people were considered "a threat" to the government.
Number Five: A few years ago, one of the appelate courts in California decided that "parents do not have the consitutional right to home-school their children." The logic behind these political elites was the "...primary purpose of the educational system is to train schoolchildren in good citizenship, patriotism and loyalty to the state and the nation as a means of protecting the public welfare." Even though this decision was reverse and never went through, this progressive thinking sounds an awful lot like something Hitler would have said.
So why should I be concerned about the Progressives?
It is simple issue of control and authority. The government cannot have authority that we the people do not give it. The people are the ultimate source of authority. Unfortunatly many of us (myself included) have unknowingly given the government TOO MUCH authority over individual matters. They now have the power to break their own laws, violate our constitutional rights, and not be held accountible for crimes that send other people to jail.
Now is the time for us to:
(1) GET INFORMED AND NO LONGER BE IGNORANT (or "Neutral")
(2) DECIDE HOW WE FEEL ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON
(3) LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD BY OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
(4) HOLD OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE IF THEIR VOTING DOES NOT REPRESENT OUR VOICES
(5) HELP OTHERS GET INFORMED AND TO DO THE SAME.
May we all link arms and take a stand against Progressivism in our midst.
Basically it is this: Any individual or organization (policital or commercial) that seeks to EMPOWER the Goverment and LIMIT the liberties of individuals. At the core are questions such as these: WHERE IS THE POWER? and WHO HAS CONTROL OF IT?
Progressivism says, "You can keep your money, land and property as long as the Government doesn't have a bigger need for it."
Progressivism says, "You are welcome to work in any industry you want as long as it benefits the community and serves public welfare."
Progressivism says, "There are no real restricitions on governmental power because the community is great then the individual."
So what are some real life examples of Progressivism?
Number One: There is no law in our country that mandates and dictates that I "save" someones life. If I see a man drowning in the river (even if they are related), the law does not require me to jump in and save him. If he drowns, I do not go to jail. BUT, there are laws that mandate and dictate that I "save" the environment by recycling and controling my "carbon footprint".
Number Two: While the 2nd ammendment certifies my right to carry a gun and protect my community as a first line of defense, for some reason the law-abiding citizens in New Orleans, who were trying to protect their families after Hurricane Katrina, had their guns unlawfully confiscated. Orders had come from the mayor and chief of police who dismissed this Constitutional right and instead focused on the "greater good" and "saftey of the public".
Number Three: During World War II President Rooseevelt ordered 120,000 Japanese-Americans, 11,000 German-Americans and 3,000 Italian-Americans to internment camps (comfortable jails). These citizens were stuck in these camps for the entire duration of the war and some had to stay even longer. The 6th ammendment rights of these citizens to a "speedy trial" and "unreasonably lengthy incarceration" were run over and ignored for "the greatest good for the greatest number."
Number Four: During the 1930-1940s tens of thousands of political, labor, and antiwar activits were arrested when they spoke out against several specific policies that Woodrow Wilson and FDR put into action during their presidencies. This simple effort to exercise the citizens 1st ammendment rights of "freedom of speech" were disregarded and the people were considered "a threat" to the government.
Number Five: A few years ago, one of the appelate courts in California decided that "parents do not have the consitutional right to home-school their children." The logic behind these political elites was the "...primary purpose of the educational system is to train schoolchildren in good citizenship, patriotism and loyalty to the state and the nation as a means of protecting the public welfare." Even though this decision was reverse and never went through, this progressive thinking sounds an awful lot like something Hitler would have said.
So why should I be concerned about the Progressives?
It is simple issue of control and authority. The government cannot have authority that we the people do not give it. The people are the ultimate source of authority. Unfortunatly many of us (myself included) have unknowingly given the government TOO MUCH authority over individual matters. They now have the power to break their own laws, violate our constitutional rights, and not be held accountible for crimes that send other people to jail.
Now is the time for us to:
(1) GET INFORMED AND NO LONGER BE IGNORANT (or "Neutral")
(2) DECIDE HOW WE FEEL ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON
(3) LET OUR VOICES BE HEARD BY OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
(4) HOLD OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE IF THEIR VOTING DOES NOT REPRESENT OUR VOICES
(5) HELP OTHERS GET INFORMED AND TO DO THE SAME.
May we all link arms and take a stand against Progressivism in our midst.
