Founders very clear about intent

Again the question arises. How long does the American public have to put up with left-leaning politicians and activist judges and their interpretation of the United States Constitution?

Now they claim the creation of a public health plan and the forcing of the public to purchase health insurance is included in the Constitution under the health and welfare clause. What gives these arrogant, egotistical and narcissistic people the notion that after more than 200 years they are the ones who can interpret what the founding fathers’ intentions were when they created and wrote the Constitution?

In fact, in many cases such as the right to bear arms, definition of a militia, enumeration of states’ rights, right to privacy, and yes, the general welfare clause, they have actually made decisions in direct conflict with the beliefs and intentions of our founding fathers. There is ample documentation on what the founding fathers’ (such as Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, to name a few) intentions were as documented in their writings in the Federalist Papers, speeches, comments and actions during the time the Constitution was created. All you have to do is look it up.

It is time that H.R. 1359, “The Enumeration of Powers Act” which was introduced in Congress in 2007, be passed. This act would require a concise statement on what authority within the Constitution authorizes any law Congress attempts to pass. Wake up, people! We are getting hosed! Again!

Jim Tagart

Snohomish