Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Power (authority) of, by, for and to the people ....

The authority of power of the people and The U.S. Declaration of Independence:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
The tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: Powers of States and people. "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
In America, power means control of one's own life, liberty and happiness, these certain, defined unalienable Rights and others reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Power of, by, for and to the people ....
In Montana's Constitution, Article ll - Section 3. Inalienable rights. All persons are born free and have certain inalienable rights. They include the right to a clean and healthful environment and the rights of pursuing life's basic necessities, enjoying and defending their lives and liberties, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and seeking their safety, health and happiness in all lawful ways.
Power of, by, for and to the people ....
The people of Montana are ALL guaranteed other special sets of Enumerated Rights. They are Popular sovereignty. Self-government. Individual dignity. Freedom of religion and Assembly. Freedom of speech, expression, and press. Right of participation. Right to Know. Right of privacy. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. Right to bear arms. Right of suffrage. Adult rights. Rights of persons not adults. Due process of law. Habeas corpus. Rights of the accused. Self-incrimination and double jeopardy. Trial by jury. Imprisonment for debt. Criminal justice policy -- rights of the convicted. Eminent domain. Etc.
The principals, rights and ideals of America and the 50 States are directed toward protecting the people's power and authority...

Think about it ….As always, please let me have your comments on this important topic, thanks!

Rick Gold
Missoula, MT