Monday, November 1, 2010

Our Contemptible Congress

Our Contemptible Congress
By Walter E. Williams· Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Most people whom we elect to Congress are either ignorant of, have contempt for or are just plain stupid about the United States Constitution.

... Here, in part, is the oath of office that each congressman takes: 'I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same....'

Here's my question to you: If one takes an oath to uphold and defend, and bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution, at the minimum, shouldn't he know what he's supposed to uphold, defend and be faithful to? If congressmen, judges, the president and other government officials were merely ignorant of our Constitution, there'd be hope -- ignorance is curable through education. These people in Washington see themselves as our betters and rulers.  FULL STORY

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