Re-submitted by Morton IX
I believe that only individuals have rights, not the collective group; that these rights are intrinsic to each individual, not granted by the state; for if the state has the power to grant them, it also has the power to deny them, and that is incompatible with personal liberty.
I believe that a just state derives its power solely from its citizens. Therefore, the state must never presume to do anything beyond what individual citizens also have the right to do. Otherwise, the state is a power unto itself and becomes the master instead of the servant of society.
SUPREMACY OF THE INDIVIDUAL
I believe that one of the greatest threats to freedom is to allow any group, no matter its numeric superiority, to deny the rights of the minority; and that one of the primary functions of a just state is to protect each individual from the greed and passion of the majority.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
I believe that desirable social and economic objectives are better achieved by voluntary action than by coercion of law. I believe that social tranquility and brotherhood are better achieved by tolerance, persuasion, and the power of good example than by coercion of law. I believe that those in need are better served by charity, which is the giving of one's own money, than by welfare, which is the giving of other people's money through coercion of law.
EQUALITY UNDER LAW
I believe that all citizens should be equal under law, regardless of their national origin, race, religion, gender, education, economic status, life style, or political opinion. Likewise, no class should be given preferential treatment, regardless of the merit or popularity of its cause. To favor one class over another is not equality under law.
PROPER ROLE OF THE STATE
I believe that the proper role of the state is negative, not positive; defensive, not aggressive. It is to protect, not to provide; for if the state is granted the power to provide for some, it must also be able to take from others, and that always leads to legalized plunder and loss of freedom. If the state is powerful enough to give us everything we want, it also will be powerful enough to take from us everything we have. Therefore, the proper function of the state is to protect the lives, liberty, and property of its citizens, nothing more. That state is best which governs least.
THE THREE COMMANDMENTS OF FREEDOM
The Creed of Freedom is based on five principles. However, in day-to-day application, they can be reduced to just three codes of conduct. These are The Three Commandments of Freedom:
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
Only individuals have rights, not groups. Therefore, do not sacrifice the rights of any individual or minority for the alleged rights of groups.
EQUALITY UNDER LAW
To favor one class of citizens over others is not equality under law. Therefore, do not endorse any law that does not apply to all citizens equally.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
The proper function of the state is to protect, not to provide. Therefore, do not approve coercion for any purpose except to protect human life, liberty, or property.
Authored by G. Edward Griffin
Originally posted by Keith Broaders
This video, added by Morton IX is solid evidence that OUR OWN GOVERNMENT will call US terrorists if they see fit to do so and remove our freedoms BY EXECUTIVE ORDER if necessary. This is shocking.
You need to see this video, "The End of American Freedom"!
Replies
I believe that we ALL have the right to self-government 24/7/365. Terrorism is defined as any act interfering with a lawful function of government. So who is/are the real terrorist(s)?
Three things
Your video proves that the banks working through government have already taken all our rights away.
The discussion should only be about how do we get them back
How well to you know or have read G. Edward Griffin?
Byron,
Thanx for replying. We here at the Constitution Club are very lucky to have someone of your caliber with us. The video was only one of many to choose from. Sorry if I didn't quite sync it up with the discussion by G. Edward.
I know he has written many things and I have read some of them. I also know he is the Author of "The Creature at Jeckyl Island". I have only read some of that one. This was originally posted by Keith last year. It did not get many responses then, so I thought I would give it another shot.
As far as regaining our rights, I have written at least a few articles on the subject. In addition I have begun to show people where to start and how to file affidavits to remove themselves from the Federal United States Corporation and reclaim their individual Sovereignty. If there is something actionable that we have missed, please feel free to help.
I look forward to your thoughts. Morton IX