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Published Brownsville Herald June 20, 2011
In the television news shows and talk shows, we are faced with all kinds of discussion from the talking heads and those who seek to gain from government, advocating change in the rules that govern and guide us all. These rules, comprising the U.S. Constitution, have been changed rarely over the past 235 years, but still there have been changes that we felt were wrong and corrected. Some changes went comparatively easy, like the prohibition of alcoholic beverages, and some required violence like the abolition of slavery that nearly saw the end of the United States.
Our nation is now on the brink of destruction as a result of the rules our leaders have used to shape government to their own benefit.
They have legislated different understandings, then sought court interpretation when they didn’t work.
Occasionally judges’ interpretation of the Constitution has changed, and with it the rules under which we must live.
Throughout the United States people are unhappy with the government as it affects them and are looking to change the politicians in order to change the rules. They’re even examining the Constitution and the form of government it has brought. Is it fair on its surface or has it been misused? More »

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Saturday, July 9th 2011
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Friday, October 7th 2011
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Published Brownsville Herald June 6, 2011

I have watched “redistricting 2011” with growing concern for our elected representatives. This political circus goes to great lengths to convince people that the outcome of an election is determined by our “masters” — the politicians who are the only ones who know what is good for us. It would appear that both sides care not a whit for what the voters want; they only want more power.
The situation as I see it is that the national Republican Party (not unlike Burger King Corp.) wants to ensure more congressmen (franchisees) who will follow the company line, so as to gain market share/power. The national Democratic Party (McDonald’s), which historically held the largest congressional market share for 30-plus years is trying to hold on to the congressmen/franchisees it has, especially those with seniority (bigger stores) that give extra power because of congressional rules. More »