It amazes me how often people put their blind faith in those who work for the government. Want someone to oversee those “evil corporations,” we look toward government. Need someone to verify the integrity of something, why government is the answer. Need some watchdog, and everyone expects government to do it. And no matter how many times they make a complete mess of things, we keep going back like a dog returning to its vomit.
It’s almost as if we believe that a government ID or paycheck makes someone a saint, unable to make a mistake or be corrupted. Take an honest look, and you’ll find some of the most corrupt and inept policies coming out of government. People complain about the “evil corporations,” but we forget that government is merely another sort of corporation, a public one rather than a private one. And just like those corporations that so many like to vilify, the government is made up of people. As Ronald Reagan said, “Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”
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Who is in charge of your children? That has been a perennial question that has grown in importance over the last few years. When I was a child, it was understood that, with rare exceptions, parents were in charge of a child’s upbringing. This included medical, religious, and educational decisions. However, over the last few decades, the role of the parent in these decisions has been replaced by experts. What happens when the goal of the experts differs from those of the parents? Who decides the future of the rising generations? It was understood that the state acted in loco parentis, in place of the parents, only for the safety of the child. A recent case in U.S. District Court shows that be it health departments, child services, schools, or even the courts. Government not only believes they know better than the parents, they are more than willing to act in loco parentis tyrannis.
https://constitutionstudy.com/?p=8897
With the release of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) applications, there has been a lot of speculation and downright assertions about our future. With over 30 years of experience in Information Technology (IT), not more than a passing understanding of AIs, I've come to the conclusion that much of what I've heard is more science fiction than fact. A recent court case decided in the D.C. District Court revolved around one very important question. Do AIs have rights?
In this third installment of the three-part series on the branches of government, we look at the role of the third and weakest branch. At least that is what our Founding Fathers thought of it. What is the role of the federal judiciary? What are the extent of their powers, how do they related to the other two branches of government, and why is a proper understanding of the role of the judiciary critical if the United States is to remain a constitutional republic?
https://constitutionstudy.com/?p=8575
Pennsylvania, known as the “Keystone State”, and been the key to several elections over the years. While the race for presidential electors for the state has been settled, the election of one of their two U.S. Senators still has some controversy. Actually, I’d say “controversy” is a bit of an understatement. So what is going on in Pennsylvania, why should it matter to those who live in other states, and are there those in the commonwealth who are trying to pull the keystone out of Pennsylvania politics? - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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Who knows best? Since the beginning of society the question of who knows best has been debated in one form or another. Should the strongest rule, is there a divine right to control others, or do the people rule themselves? The disagreements over who gets to decide have been dealt with in many ways as well. Most common has been through war and violence. Over the last couple of centuries, efforts have been made to decide via elections. And still today, there are those who disagree with the decisions of others, take on the mantel of elitist, and claim the power to tell others how to live their lives. - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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The United States claims to be a nation of laws, not of men and that no one is above the law. Yet recent news brings both of those statements into question.
For four years we have seen the so-called law enforcement arm of the federal government used to illegally attack political adversaries, yet not a single person has been held accountable so far. We’ve seen elections impacted by the violation of election laws, however only a few low-level offenders have even been charged.
That’s not to say that none who have violated the law have been held accountable, but sadly the list seems as partisan as it is small. If we continue to allow lawlessness to go unpunished, the outcome will be indistinguishable from anarchy. - Live 4PM ET with Host Paul Engel @CyberEngel @OutLoudNews
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