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It's no secret that the constitution is in crisis. Once a foundational
framework for our government that directed our way of life, it's now seemingly
an inconvenience to short-sighted politicians, some of whom seem to devote
their entire careers to chipping away its tenets or seeking to obviate its
principles altogether. This process has been rapid in the last several years.
And few people, fewer candidates, even fewer elected representatives seem
concerned with paying anything more than lip service to this Nation's
founding charter.
The litany of abuses our constitution has endured is vast, including a massive
expansion of executive authority; an ad hoc dropping of the Congressional
requirement to declare war before going to war; the de facto legalization of
torture and suspension of habeas corpus; indefinite detention of American
citizens without being charged, all based on secret evidence; warrantless
spying on millions of Americans, followed by questionable legal trickery to
maintain its legality; continued abridgements of the right to bear arms;
unfettered expansions of the federal government's taxation authority; an
across-the-board usurpation of the states' right to decide matters when
authority is not explicitly granted to the federal government; a continued
movement to cede national sovereignty to international bodies; and a long
list of abuses in the structure, function, and authority of our criminal
justice system. The list is depressingly long -- these are just the
highlights.
But the fight isn't over yet. The message of liberty and constitutionality
continues to resonate. Freedom is popular. And there are scores of
activists and grassroots organizers laboring away in communities and
states all across the country for constitutionally-oriented causes and
candidates.
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There is reason to be optimistic. This upcoming national election cycle may
prove to be the last, best hope for the advocates of our founding principles
to reassert the traditional message of America.
They can popularize it in the discourse. The constitution subsists in a time
of crisis, and hope yet remains.
But the fight won't be easy. There are systemic difficulties. Many of these
groups simply don't have the scope, focus, or resources to spread their
message as effectively as possible. Many are working for disparate interests,
unable to unite under a common banner. Many are disorganized and limited.
Many are simply unable to focus their efforts in ways that would assure
maximum impact.
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Free Assembly for Constitutional Thought seeks to aid these activists and
organizers in a concerted, organized way. Our mission is to assemble the
resources necessary to afford these activists a seat at the political table:
a mission just as civic as it is one of advocacy.
Simply put, we seek to assist people in becoming a part of the political
process -- to aid people in having their voices heard.
Ultimately, we seek to give constitutional thought a fighting chance.
Please visit our Projects page for more information on our specific agendas.
If constitutionality is as important a concern for you as it is for us,
consider making a donation. Every dollar will help amplify the message, and
every dollar goes directly to grassroots activism.
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