Acts Against the Constitution are Void
VOID. That’s how many leading founders and old revolutionaries described acts that go beyond the powers authorized by the Constitution. James Otis Jr. told us that an “act against the Constitution is void.” Thomas Jefferson wrote “that whensoever the...
Five Big Flip-Flops from the Founders
An important lesson on power and human nature. Trust no one with power to endanger liberty. That includes – don’t trust the people who tell you to not trust people with power. Path to Liberty: July 24, 2023...
Tax Battle! Henry vs Hamilton on the Requisition System
In a huge change from the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution eliminated “requisitions,” what many saw as a primary reason for the new system of taxation. Rejecting Alexander Hamilton and other Federalists in this debate were Patrick Henry and the...