the constitution...

So I've been working on a politics/culture paper for the last few days and came to a conclusion which i would like to share with you all as I sit here bundled up in my dorm (Ohio is cold as crap!)


The paper was a review of the thoughts of the conservative Nancy Kassop versus the semi-progressive Richard Pious over whether the president may take offensive military action without congressional approval.  I'd like to share with you my thoughts from this passage


"Observance of these merits and flaws contributes to a shaping of opinion. In the end, I consider Richard Pious’ arguments superior. As an individual, I value a future where the United States is a beacon of justice and safety, no matter the cost. To dogmatize the constitution is to value the past to the point where future may never be achieved. Thus, Kassop’s ideals would result in stagnation of progress and keep our nation in a constant state of flaw. As long as tyranny is prevented, the government may act as they deem necessary to preserve democracy and freedom."

Do not value the past glory days, for even the glory days had its own disadvantages. value a past where the glory exists but the disadvantages are few.  Such a value is not the past but a better future.

-the gregarious loner