Protect it and it will protect us!
The State of Texas Constitution was written for the Republic of Texas, as the document which established the structure and function of the government, as well as listing the basic rights for the citizens of Texas. Through out the short 185 years of its existence there have been 690 proposed amendments. Of that total, 507 were approved by the electorate, 180 were defeated, and 3 never made it on the ballot. This sacred document has been under attack since its conception, therefore it is crucial that we continue to tactfully build from it and protect its full integrity at all costs, not allowing it to erode away.
Which representation do you want?
Essentially there are only two types of representation we receive from our elected officials in Congress. The first type expands our freedoms while limiting government, and the second type expands government freedoms while limiting our freedoms and liberties. In defense of today’s radical amendment requests some say, “ well that was written a long time ago, times have changed and it’s not practical today.” My short answer to that is, “well the Bible was written over 2,000 years ago, times have changed is it not practical today either?” When considering to support bills, candidates or other political matters I believe JFK said it best, “Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer…”. Our decisions should not be party based, but rather what is right, what is right for our state, our country, our families, and our children. Laws do one of two things, they either enhance the liberties we already have or they assault them. Law-abiding citizens do follow the laws. You could arm a law-abiding citizen with AR-15, send them walking down the street and NOTHING would happen. But criminals do not care how many laws exists, nor how stringent the laws may be, how many “No Guns” signs are displayed on school lawns, or in business windows. By disarming law abiding citizens they will inevitably create more victims and carnage. I never met a criminal who was deterred by law, (if the deterrent mentality was effective then criminals would be extinct).
What is the assurance we are choosing the right answer?
Know the Candidates You Vote For
“I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office.” Andrew Jackson. The same holds true within the state and local governments 200 years later.
With mid-term elections approaching November 7, 2022, we need to begin to learn the respective candidates coming up for re-election in 2022 as well as their opponents in the primary elections. We need to know what they stand for and what they’re against. Growing up I was taught, “Your actions speak so loud I can’t hear what you’re saying.” We can tell everything we need to know about a person by their actions and in politics I believe this philosophy holds true. In order to gain an objective perspective on the true character of our Senators and Representatives a good place to start is reviewing the legislation they have filed.
We are ultimately voting for the entire population of Texas, from our children to our senior citizens. According to the Census Bureau of the United States, as of July 1, 2019, Texas is home to 28,995,881 million citizens. 25.5% being children & 12.9% being over the age of 65. Most of our seniors are trying to survive on a meager fixed income who cannot afford extra expenditures.
Research then decide if your Representative and Senator are in alignment with the Texas Constitution. Are they clinging to our beliefs? Are they fighting for our freedoms? Or, are they over reaching, restrictive and trying to take away our liberties.
“Most bad government has grown out of too much government.”
Thomas Jefferson
Michael Aikins
Chairman / Texas Conservative Party
Conroe, Tx. 77301
832.434.3074