Do We in the USA live in a Democracy?

The inspiration for this post was a recent broadcast I listened to where our Democracy needs to be ready for ever changing moral standards and being flexible to meet the needs of our current Society.  A true Democracy reflects the will of the Majority.  Unfortunately, while this sounds great in concept there are those who really feel that the Will of the People is the real purpose of our Society today.  Some even feel that our basic document – The Constitution – is a Living Document and must be altered to agree with the majority.  I suspect that the recent broadcast I heard was but one point of vies as our U. S. Senate commences the Hearings on the pending Supreme Court Justice tomorrow, October 12, 2020.  I know that my own concept as I learned in the same one Room Country School discussed in the following quote from my facebook post of a few minutes ago is that our Supreme Court is charged with understanding the Constitution and the application to situations that are brought an accepted by that same court.  The Court does not need to comply with the will of the majority.  They are charged with insuring that the provisions of our Constitution are adhered to.

 

The Judicial Branch is not in the business of making laws.  You and I learned that our U. S. Senate and House of Representatives make the Laws.  A definite separation of “Power!!!”

 

I often hear esteemed Journalist and Peers discuss our U.S.A. as a Democracy. Certainly sounds great. However the education I received in a "One Room Country School" many years ago stressed the fact that we all enjoy and live in a "Republic!"

Just in case you do not understand this concept please review the following:

 

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

 

I Pledge allegiance to our Flag and to the Republic when I recite this Pledge. For additional background on Alan please be aware that I am proud of my U. S. Navy Heritage and also look forward to living in the U.S.A. - The Republic!!!

 

 

Eradicating Victimhood

Once Again we are in the season where those who desire to be elected to office in our Country at many levels of government are attempting to make us feel that we are victims.  While this may be true for us all we can also make some choices that at least reduce our future suffering.

I usually begin My day with this prayer!  Now so you can know who is composing this Post I will include a picture here:

In addition to Political commercials we are daily exposed to a plethora of commercials that tell us about the many options available to treat or even cure what ever may be troubling us as regards our health!

As I contemplated this post I as stated above that about what I can buy as indicated on these commercials to cover not only medical issues, security concerns, safety concerns, etc. to cause me to purchase a plethora of products.

From my point of of view I must, of course be concerned, however I must consider my assets as well as to what I can accomplish in my own life.

For someone my age it is imperative to stay as healthy as I can.  I have had the series of shots for Shingles, Prevnar 13 and the annual flu shot.  For the readers here please seek the Medical information from Your Health Care Specialist.  The previously mentioned shots are available at the pharmacy where you acquire your drugs so it is not difficult to get shot/s each year.

Now, if you do not have a "Health Care Specialist" yesterday was the best time to establish a relationship with a "Family Physician" in Your community.

Next, if you are a male please consider the annual physical where you get checked with the "Finger Wave" to insure your prostrate health and even a PSA test which is checked by taking a blood sample out of your body!

For years I have had the Colonoscopy Exam as determined by a Medical Specialist.  This is an invasive procedure where thy make a movie of your lower intestine for evaluation.  They are looking for polyps which can be detected and removed to keep colon cancer at bay.

I digress here to point out that the Movie Star, Chadwick Boseman, who recently died from the impact of Colon Cancer.  This shocked us all.  Without going into detail about when you should first be checked for this Cancer, please know that Chadwick was first diagnosed at the age of 39.  So, again I urge you to seek Medical guidance as to when you should start being screened for this Cancer.

Now, my last, but even more critical concern.  How are we doing as a Society to keep our next generations healthy?  The best way to insure this using the current Medical Advice is to get the shots suggested to insure their potential for a Healthy Life.  Sure we have our children get their shots when they are quite young so that they are ready to addend school.  But more recent shots have been developed that may also assist in having our Young People safe from future problems!

Almost every day I view information about HPV Shots.  I also hear a lot about meningitis shots.  As always, it is imperative to obtain Medical Advise prior to getting our Young People shot.

Now to be fair concerning the Majority of our Society.  Note that I have not discussed "Females!"  I am concerned about their Health, however I do not have personal, with my own body knowledge, about the complications of this gender.  Again, seek the advise of your Health Care Specialist.  

For those who may think that I have the funds to accomplish the advice and shots, please be aware that at an early age I made a choice.  I served in our U. S. Military and learned about caring for my body with reenlistment physicals and now having the age that allows me to participate in Medicare as well as Tri-Care for Life.   So it is imperative for all to make the right choice/s in life!  Besides that, Health Care and Mental Wellness precautions are more appropriate than the alternative.

I tis one thing to have  a Family Member or a Friend die when they are old, but to see a Child or even a Young Adult die because they have not been treated/given the shots  must be Heart Breaking.  I have not yet had this happen in My Personal Life.  I have lived through accidents that took a Young Person's Life.  Now to qualify what I mean by "Young Adult" I would say that is anyone who is more than ten years younger than I.  So as I conclude this segment of this long post,  parents, do what is only right and proper for Your Kids.  Encourage other parents of your kids friends to also get the proper care for their own kids.  Of course I must state again, always seeking the advise of the Health care Specialist  as regards HPV and Meningitis shots as well as any other health care concern/s!

Then when you have done your best as regards a long and healthy life here on Earth, please give very serious consideration of where you and your respective family will spend eternity!

My own Mother as she was being prepared for a leg amputation asked on of the Medical Staff - Do You Know Jesus?  A critical question for us all.

Then in addition to knowing Jesus one must believe as we are informed in the Bible - "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and You Shall be Saved!"  During His time here on Earth, Jesus established the "Lord's Super" with the imperative statement many have heard - "Do This in Remembrance of Me!"    

In Summary:

1. Know Jesus!
2. Believe in Jesus!
3. Do as Told!

Now prior to you thinking that I am better than any here on earth, please know that I am a Sinner and fall short of God's Glory on a daily basis.  My Parents when I was younger often reminded me of that fact.  Now that I am an Adult I have peers that also remind me of that fact .

However I care enough to write this and to also post this which You my think is confrontational on my part!  As a caring person I think I and all others have a duty to challenge and even confront our fellow peoplekind.  Not in an evil way, but as a genuine caring person.  

If this upset/s you I may have served a purpose in your life.  In short if the shoe fits wear it.  It is your task to take appropriate action.  Conversely you also have a duty to confront me!

I know that when I accept responsibility for my own actions and accept the consequences I am now no longer a victim.  

Now I can appreciate my situation.  I would here suggest that You and all other Peoplekind can do the same.  

This tombstone marks where the earthly remains of My Parents were buried.

I take this opportunity to Thank My Dad and Mom because they explained to Me the Great Plan that God had for Me.  The Plan that insures Eternal Life in Heaven.   This happened when I was quite young and now at My more mature age I greatly appreciate their concern and efforts  

Thank You Jesus, Mom and Dad.  Your Love made this Post possible.  I care and I share!!