A friendly Reminder

What is a writ of habeas corpus? Why is your right to such a writ protected by the Constitution of the United States. What does this petition for a writ of habeas corpus mean, not only for the other January 6th detainees, but for everyone? Finally! The first of those incarcerated for participating in the January 6th demonstration have petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus. What does this mean? What are the constitutional issues? And why should this be important to all Americ

When is flying a flag government speech, and when is it personal? Can a government official deny someone a public accommodation simply because it is religious? How can the opinion in this case impact freedom of speech across the nation? When is flying a flag government speech? That was the question before the Supreme Court in the case of Shurtleff, et al. V. City Of Boston et al. Could the City of Boston refuse to fly a Christian flag? Was the city required to do so? Or did H

Author: Paul Garner In the GardenThen the LORD God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it. The LORD God commanded the man, saying, “From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.” -Genesis 2:15-17 Many people have the impression that God is an authoritarian.  They are told about the ten commandments and the many

Yes, the CDC’s mask mandate has been vacated, but it was not found unconstitutional. By pointing out that the CDC exceeded its statutory authority, the court effectively told the government what it needs to do in order to bring the mandate back. This has implications not just for public transportation, but for the ability of government to tell you how to live your life. You’ve probably heard about the “ruling” from a U.S. District Court Judge in Florida that “struck down” the

What rights do you have to defend your home against the illegal entry of law enforcement? When can you sue law enforcement officers for violating your rights? A recent case before the Supreme Court takes a step toward helping you sue when law enforcement and the justice system maliciously prosecutes you for defending your rights. What can you do when government actors abuse their powers? I’ve talked before about the right to petition the government for a redress of grievance

Author: Paul Garner   Can we talk about consent for a few minutes?   The #MeToo movement has truly brought the idea of consent to the foreground of public discourse in the recent past.  Lunatic activists and opportunists aside, millions of American women have a legitimate grievance that men are not respecting their “no”.  Millions of men are violating the consent of women, applying force and coercion to overcome the resistance of women.  The only right and proper rule is that

War has been declared on meritocracy. Just in case you didn't know, meritocracy is using talent, skill and competition as the means to determine achievement, success, leadership and opportunity. In contrast, socialism, communism and progressive thought tends to build from an idea called "equity." The NACE, or National Association of Colleges and Employers states, "The term "equity" refers to fairness and justice and is distinguished from equality: Whereas equality means provi

What is a redress of grievance and why must it be protected? Can Congress or the courts grant immunity to companies, agencies, or individuals? What can the American people do to protect your right to petition government for a redress of grievance? The First Amendment prohibits Congress from passing laws that abridge your right to petition the government for a redress of grievance. Yet not only has Congress ignored that restriction on their actions, but the federal courts have

Do governments have the legal authority to dictate employment decisions to private organizations, especially religious ones? Does the Supreme Court of Washington have the power to ignore the law and dictate to a gospel mission who they have to employ? Why did the Supreme Court of the United States refuse to hear this case? Imagine your rights are under attack. You seek assistance from those who have sworn to protect you, only to be attacked again. You reach out to what you th

Have you noticed that most of society tries to keep us focused on the President and the Federal Government? While everyone is looking toward Washington, D.C. to save us, they are not the only ones taking away your rights. Why should we focus on grassroots government rather than Washington, D.C.? Misdirection is the stock and trade of both magicians and politicians. Over the years, the American people have been conditioned to focus on Washington, D.C. as both the source of our

Can governments, or those who work for them, make money from foreclosures on people’s homes? What are the fiduciary responsibilities of public servants in cases of foreclosure? Eight citizens in Oakland County Michigan are suing to answer just those questions. We all recognize that property can be foreclosed on for failure to pay a tax debt. What happens when the value of the foreclosure is greater than the debt owed? A case out of Michigan, recently appealed to the Sixth Cir

How do you know if freedom of religion still exists in America? What protects our freedom of religion? Do courts have the authority to interpret a church’s own rule to them? How can you tell if you have freedom of religion? Is it because of the First Amendment? Does freedom of religion exist because people say so? Does freedom of religion exist if government can decide whether you are properly following the tenants of your religion? A recent case before the Supreme Court aske