American Principles

We live in a country that is unique in its foundation upon certain principles. Throughout our history these foundations have been forgotten and subverted to such an extent that most Americans live unaware of what principles this country was founded upon. This does not mean, however, that the average American cannot identify or appreciate certain founding principles, but it does mean that those who are familiar with a particular principle are likely to know the modern-day equivalent. In most cases, the modern meaning has been corrupted and politicized into a faulty ideal contrary to its historical counterpart. An understanding of the original, undistorted meanings of these principles is important for every citizen because it allows our situation to be put into a more meaningful perspective.

• Liberty - The fullest reasonable exercise of every citizen's sovereignty is the very essence of liberty, and ensuring this exercise is the only legitimate purpose of government. To be free is to be inferior to no man or institution and to not be forced to be responsible for anyone but yourself. The belief that liberty is now abundant in the United States is dangerously false.Our government currently fails to protect the individual from these types of intereference and, disturbingly, is often responsible for these unwanted interferences.



• Sovereignty - The sovereignty of the individual is inseperable from other American principles such as liberty and independence. When government acknowledges our right and ability to live our lives as we please without unnecessary interference and to be responsible for our actions as we pursue happiness, it is our sovereign nature that the government will be respecting. It would then be posssible for the United States to again claim to be a free country.



• Independence - Independence relates to considerably more than our country's freedom from foreign interference. When coupled with a strong sense of responsibility, independence is the most noble goal that any citizen can have. To live truly independent in this country is to be able to pursue happiness unencumbered by government or any other unwanted party. This was the end that the founders meant to secure for every citizen, but the corporation that we currently perceive as government has repeatedly denied the citizens this virtue.



• Republicanism - A republic is the only form of government that is able to accommodate the interests of a free people by protecting essential liberty. Today's form of unrestrained representative democracy fails as badly as socialism, fascism, and communism when it comes to ensuring freedom.



• Equality - "All men are created equal" is an undeniable truth in proper context, but the truth behind this statement is particularly subject to subversion by politicians and policy in our country today. In the pursuit of equality, we have actually made its full realization more difficult by attempting to force it onto society. Affirmative Action is an example of of this subversion of principle that ultimately favors some people over others.



• Responsibility - Without responsibility, a country which adheres to the principles mentioned above cannot remain free. A truly free country is always subject to deterioration if the citizens do not remain vigilant and fulfill their responsibility to each other and their country to preserve this hard-earned freedom.

It is the realization of these principles that should be paramount in the United States, but a quick examination of U.S. policy reveals the continuation of a system in stark contrast to these principles in action. It is no wonder our country faces so many challenges as we continually deny truth, our history, and the unjust nature of our current situation by ignoring our founding principles.