Currently, we are seeing numerous politicians taking an oath to "preserve, protect, and defend the constitution." I pray they are committing to the essence and intent of our foundational document, rather than to preserving outdated provisions.
Shall we PRESERVE the balance of powers as we know it, despite it being seriously skewed by the actions of our two political oligarchies, constantly seeking to dominate the halls of government?
Shall we PROTECT the rights outlined in our constitution, even though they are incomplete due to the absence of protections made necessary by ever-evolving technologies?
Shall we DEFEND popular sovereignty in its current anemic state, allowing us only to choose (every couple of years) between two pre-selected, often unworthy, candidates?
OR
Might we better PRESERVE the balance of powers by establishing a fourth branch of government, making The Citizenry an equal partner in their own governance?
Should we incorporate the right to Privacy into our protections and then add a section on citizen responsibilities (a critical subject completely overlooked in the original document)?
Could we move towards a true Democracy by ensuring that the Citizenry can easily initiate changes in national policy and then have their decisions govern the actions of the other three branches of government? This is the sovereignty we were promised so long ago -- the sovereignty we've never enjoyed. This, I also contend, is the path to an enduring greatness for America, our legacy to this and future worlds.
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