Where's the prison time and excommunication for politicians that violate their oaths?
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That's why there are the 3 branches of government. Each is suppose to be a check on other in accordance to the Constitution. That concept is now very strained and it has everything to do to with the increasing failure of upholding the Constitution.
The question is why is this occurring? Well, its because the Constitution is not being taught in school. Civics is no longer taught in public school and was replace with 'social studies'. It is not being taught in law school either. Instead, 'Law Positive' is being promoted, while Constitutional law is taught in passing commentary. Look up 'Law Positive' versus Common law to understand how much this is destroying our Republic form of government.
If you are wondering why unconstitutional laws are increasingly being made, it's because of the above reason. If there was ever a way of preventing this, it would be banning lawyers from holding public office. The original 13th Amendment did exactly that. The practice of attorneys becomes more powerful, more influential as the rule of law in government becomes less manageable. It happens to nations every time before they fall. The practice of lawyering feeds off from increasing controversy and anarchy.
How’s THAT been workin out lately? /s
Yep. When the Constitution is not being taught, but instead 'Law Positive' is the predominant theory of law schools, the expected should be of no surprise. The subversion is great, but can be remedied by reverse coursing to Civics classes.
Man we need Civics more than ever. 150 years ago a HS Grad knew more than today’s College Grads by a long shot. We naturally perceive the advancement of man on a linear scale, which is a fallacy. (They’ve) been dumbing-down John Q Public for over a century.
I’ll go with Civics and Common Law for 1776, Alex.