5 May 2014
The rule of law is the foundation our founders built this nation upon; but, what is the rule of law? The rule of law is simply that every law applies to every person present within the boundaries of the United States of America; and that would include members of the United States Government. There would be no exceptions. This is no longer the case.
We all know you get the legal representation you can afford; which just follows in a society in which you get the quality of merchandise you can afford. It is just capitalism at work. Every copy, every filing, every brief, and every consultation is a cost the legal professional has to pass on to their client and make a profit to support themselves and their families. It is the American way. An individual's expertise is worth remuneration.
Anyway, a good case in point is the Affordable Care Act, perhaps better known as Obamacare. The members of congress passed this law without reading it or really debating it; how could they debate something they didn't read? Congress exempted themselves from abiding by this monstrosity of a law and would like us to believe it is okay for us but not for them. This is the corruption of the process our founders were afraid would happen. It is why they didn't envision needing career politicians much less having them. Government was to remain small.
It happens when politicians start taking on party affiliation instead of representing their district or state. The party system has had a hand in undermining the principle of the rule of law. Most of our elected representatives first allegiance is to themselves and and maintaining their goals. If that goal is to remain in their current position, or reach a higher elected office, they must raise funds to campaign and win votes. The political parties and lobbyists control the majority of funds for this type of thing for those in political office. It is only human nature to turn to these sources for the means to maintain one's dreams.
There is a price to paid for their largess and it is in the form of fealty to their cause. The representative has to vote as the party or lobbyists request to maintain the source of funding. Oh, the party or lobbyist doesn't require 100 percent loyalty because they know this would lead to the representative losing their perceived independence and, soon, their seat. No, loyalty is only required on the big issues like the Affordable Care Act or Immigration Reform or Minimum Wage.
This is enough for today, we will continue this tomorrow. Just a little something to think about.
