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Is it to protect and defend the Constitution or to protect and defend us?
I forcefully believe it's the former. I'm a Democrat, a liberal, and I love America. I'm sick and tired of people and politicians, usually (but not always) Republicans, justifying blatantly unconstitutional, unethical, an immoral behavior in the name of my safety and security. Just this morning I read a CNN opinion piece by Republican senator Sam Brownback arguing against closing Guantanamo. In the first sentence he says "The most important responsibility for any president is the safety and security of the American people." He uses this flawed premise thorough and is seemingly willing to justify any act as long as it keeps Americans safe. Why is this man allowed through the doors of Congress?
I, like many Americans, am willing to give up my life in defense of American ideals and freedoms. I would rather die in a terrorist attack than see the Constitution and the American ideals embodied within it weakened or destroyed in the name of protecting me. Is that insane, or patriotic?
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"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
It's to preserve, protect and defend the constitution.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
It's to preserve, protect and defend the constitution.
If that's the job description, most of them failed miserably.
The defense department is supposed to protect us but they've been too busy protecting the government. We are expendable.
Interesting how the government wants to keep us safe but tries so hard to keep us from protecting ourselves. They are interested in control, not safety. Americans need to distinguish between the two.
If that's the job description, most of them failed miserably.
The defense department is supposed to protect us but they've been too busy protecting the government. We are expendable.
Interesting how the government wants to keep us safe but tries so hard to keep us from protecting ourselves. They are interested in control, not safety. Americans need to distinguish between the two.
The federal government has not actually represented and served the people in a very long time.
What is the Primary Responsibility of the President?
Reader's Digest version: to act in the nation's best interests.
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What is the Primary Responsibility of the President?
