A friendly Reminder

Author: Mike Sonneveldt I had a couple different topics to write about popping around my head. The theological ones, political ones, and even the fitness ones. For a moment, I almost embarked into the theological, considering a debate which seems to be kicking up on the graffiti-wall of Facebook.  But I chose a different path. A lighter way and one that transcends the debates and winds of doctrine. The joy of what God has given us continues to be a favorite topic of mine. If

Does the Clean Air Act empower the EPA to regulate the national power grid? What standard should a court use when interpreting the laws of the United States? Will West Virginia v. EPA change the powers of executive agencies? Did you ever imagine that a question about air pollution could end up changing the way governments work? That may be exactly what happened with the Supreme Court’s opinion in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. What started as a question of

After almost 50 years, the Supreme Court opinions in Roe and Casey have been overturned. The right to obtain an abortion is not in the language of the Constitution, neither is it in the history of this country before 1973. While this decision has certainly caused an uproar, this is an opportunity to review the court’s opinion. After almost 50 years, a landmark decision of the Supreme Court has been overturned. Will it be remembered with other decisions like Dred Scott or Ples

Author: Mike Sonnevedlt Recently, Bruno V Manno wrote an article at RealClearEducation describing the changes in education that have happened as a result of the Covid madness kids were forced to live through. While Manno describes many of these factors as a tragedy, I can't help but see the opportunity in this. No stimulus is stronger than a negative stimulus, and if it's painful enough, it makes people run the other way very quickly. Our school systems as an institution have

Author: Mike Sonneveldt Statistics are both beneficial and destructive.  They are the siren song and the call of an angel.  They are also an extremely deadly weapon in the hands of a master.  Our statistics are brought out to present our case, however our case is created in presupposition.  Despite the claims of many, there is no man who can guide without presupposition.  It is inherent.  In other words, y'all have your biases. Even us. But sometimes, the statistics are just

Are the solutions to America’s problems in Washington, D.C.? Where can the American people find answers if not in Washington, D.C.? How can reading and studying the Constitution help you find those answers? There are plenty of problems in America today, too many to number most likely. I’m frequently asked what we can do. Too often, it seems everyone is looking to Washington, D.C. for answers. By studying the Constitution, and a couple of Supreme Court opinions, I think we can

Are the Several States in a similar state as the Colonies were in 1776? Is there really much difference between the government of King George in 1776 and the government in Washington, D.C. in 2022? Do you think the signers of the Declaration of Independence thought the American people would be so dependent on their central government? Last year, I re-examined the Declaration of Independence in the light of current events . After another year, I believe the evidence is clear t

Author: Mike Sonnevedlt Be faithful in the small things   It's easy to run after the big things.  There's glory in the big, massive successes and few men can resist what that glory brings.  But, glory is something that doesn't last.  Just as quickly as it comes upon you, it leaves you stranded, alone and forgotten. Maybe some of you don't want glory.  You don't want to have to even think about a major, world-changing success.  While I could point to your lack of confidence as

When does spend money become speech? Does Congress have the legal authority to regulate loans made by a candidate to their campaign? What are the long term consequences of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 Have you ever considered how money relates to speech? The federal government has. One of the issues with federal election law is the limitation on the use of money for a candidate to get their message out. What does the case FEC v Cruz have to do with free speech?

Author: Mike Sonnevedlt Recently, signs have popped up in DC calling on a night of rioting. The cause? The presumed overturning of Roe v. Wade. The culprits that are taking credit for the whole “mission”? Jane's Revenge.  Jane's Revenge is a terrorist group, (and I specifically name them as such) who have determined that the overturning of Roe v. Wade is such a threat to America, that the only recourse is to claim “open season” on pro-life groups and crisis pregnancy centers.

Once you turn 18, you assume you’re an adult, right? California law doesn’t think so, at least when it comes to certain firearms. Believe it or not, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals told California that their restrictions on young adults purchasing center fire semiautomatic rifles was unconstitutional. As children, we receive protection of our rights through our parents. But have you ever considered at what age you receive protections for your rights directly? Is it the sam

Several presidential administrations have created plans to take over the government and the nation in the event of an emergency. While secret, declassified notes from periodic reviews show that the Office of President has plans to overturn the Constitution and your rights if he thinks it’s necessary. While we are aware that these plans exist, not even Congress knows what is contained in many of these plans. There’s a saying in many training communities, “The body will not go