Burn-it-down populists think they’re creating a new story, but they’re only setting the stage for a repeat of lessons already learned over the course of history.
Perfect Bedrock – Part 4 (Ordered Liberty and Natural Law)
Balancing order and liberty is only possible through deliberative process of grounding our politics and personal lives to shared historical experiences, norms, and institutions.
Bearing Arms and Natural Rights
The right to bear arms is unalienable because it is an extension of a right that existed before government was ever conceived.
Link: Federalism and Crisis Government
We must hold sacred the finely tuned checks and balances of federalism. The rights and liberties we are afforded in this country are only as strong as the form of government we have in place that protects those rights and liberties.
A Well-Regulated Militia
A firm understanding of the 2nd Amendment and the original intent of the right to bear arms remains elusive for most Americans.
My Thoughts On the Anti-Lockdown Protests
The right to peaceably assemble is an indispensable feature of our republic. But protesters in this time of pandemic should do so safely, reasonably, and responsibly, if not for the safety of their community and out of respect for those waging the front-line battle against COVID-19, then at least out of practical concern for the effectiveness of their efforts.
Tyranny is Tyranny
If someone can take away your life, liberty, or property you are not free. Tyranny is tyranny, whether from a king or a bandit.
2nd Amendment | The Social Contract Is Not Grounds for the Infringement of Rights
Such an idea is a gross misunderstanding of Social Contract Theory, especially when it comes to the 2nd Amendment and the right of self-defense.