Countrymen,
Our future stands on uncertain ground, in uncertain times
unfavorable to our continued prosperity. We are at war with each other, and the
longer we dispute amongst ourselves, the easier England finds herself able to
profit at our expense. Shall we continue to quarrel and ruin the country so
many sacrificed so much for? Great men of nation saw fit to band together and
converse and debate and re-write the laws of our country, to the betterment of
our nation, and its people. It is not fit for us, as hopefuls for a better
future, to vehemently reject the very opportunity we need, and many of us have
prayed for.
On the subject of separation of governing powers, to avoid a
tyrannous rule, we have been given a balanced House of Legislature, appealing
to both populous and fairness of representation. Citizens of smaller states
have no fear of larger states attempting to oppress them, and larger states
have no need to worry that smaller states can or will thwart their attempts to
legislate. Instead of a mob of madmen vying for power we have men that we have
elected to represent us. What have we to fear but ourselves with this democracy
of representatives? If we elect men of integrity, will not our nation reflect
such, as it will should we elect men lacking? We have no fear of giving up our
sovereignty as states. We are only dedicating time, place and elected men to
meet on behalf of our country united. As states we still retain our power to
decide who may be chosen and how we may do so. We rally together around a
government, who, through the very sameness of the government, can allow
equality across our borders that we are too harried with fighting for ourselves
to be able to forge. Unity, the long
elusive savior of our warring states is held out to us, that we may but grasp
and hold firm to it.
What fear can we have if we should elect a man to the office
of president of our choosing? If we wish evil fortune for our nation, we may
elect a man of wicked character, but if we seek good, we need only to elect a
man of strong, upstanding character. A President, to keep his eye on the
Congress, and the Congress to keep watch of the President. Accountability in
government is what we sorely lack this day in our own states, as well as fair
representation, and honor. A President, a man, a leader who can govern here and
represent our nation abroad, who can lead our forces or who can calm the fears
of civilians who are unable to see the world and its effects as he can.
Law and Administration we are given, and Justice, through
the Courts established, to watch the works of the Congress and President.
Judges of this court will be above petty politics and arguments, needing not to
hold to popularity, but to the Constitution which sets them apart.
Presidentially nominated, they will be held apart, to a different standard than
that of the lower courts. They need no taskmaster; they uphold the words
written for our country’s benefit. We, so far removed from government, can
appeal to these judges when we have been acquitted unjustly, and they, in turn
will appeal to the Laws established. Need we fear these men if they are elected
by a man who, in turn, was elected by us? If we honorably elect, all will
honorably serve.
We are assured security as citizens under a grand design. We
are given our rights as free men in a nation, rights that will not be kept or
taken from us as a fickle ruler may see fit. No fear need we succumb to, blind
terrors that we may face a tyrannous government. We, humble, law abiding folk,
need not fear that we will be delivered to an unknown fate in a baited court,
not lawless retribution or punishment. Concerning the forming and expanding of
our great country, I need speak little, for what unjust action could come from
moving to the West, increasing our borders and admitting new States and
Territories, that we may continue to prosper as is seen fit to do even now.
A new government means a proper, stable foundation. We need
not fear a shaky, baseless institution, unless we plant the seed of our own
destruction, by electing unjust men to do our enslavement for us. We are a free
nation, governed by the will of free men, and as such, we are to hold strong to
our freedom and liberties, even as we accept a governing rule. My Countrymen,
allow Reason to hold sway in your hearts and minds, stretch your understanding
to its limit, and consider this great work, this Constitution of the United
States of America, as a steadfast foundation to lead us into a secure and
prosperous future.
An Advocate for a thriving America.
