VIEW: 18-40: A Historic Day For USA

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number
18-40
A HISTORIC DAY FOR THE USA Week of 2018/10/01
It suddenly dawned on me earlier in the day, this Monday, 17
September, that this subject should have been addressed previously so as
to appear in publications during the previous week. In my opinion this date
should be given importance comparable to 4 July in observance in the
calenders in the USA. My apologies for my oversight, brought on by the
current news thrown at us constantly in the media campaign to discredit
and, they hope, remove PRESDT-45 and block his agenda of bringing
back pride in our REPUBLIC. Having marked the date in my daily book
to be transferred to next years and so on in the future.
Unfortunately the importance, or even the occurrence, was not
taught in public schools in the 1930s, at least here in Tulsa. Right here
and now begins an attempt to rectify that oversite for future years for
so long as the USA continues to exist, which many seem determined
to make the time short. For those still uninformed, the subject is
CONSTITUTION DAY. Yes, on September 17, 1787 the original
draft of the Constitution of the United States of America (COTOTUSA)
was formally signed for submition to the thirteen new STATES for
ratification. The signature list was headed by Go. Washington as
"President and deputy from Virginia" and attested by William Jackson,
Secretary.
On referring back to my copies of two different publications of
this
document: Heritage Foundation and Hillsdale College, it was surprising
to note that there were delegates from only 12 'States' listed as signers,
with Rhode Island being notably missing. Mr research turned up that the
Constitution was declared ratified by the required nine states and placed
in action as the "Law of the Land" on the 13 of September 1788 and the
remaining four, on promise of future '12 amendments' called "Bill of
Rights" on 29 May 1790.
The signing and ratification of the Constitution was, like the
issuing of the Declaration of Independence, a singular event in
World history. The peaceful separation of one area and its population
from another had never been known to occur before in history and the
Constitution with its guarantee of the "GOD given unalienable rights"
was just as much a first in history. My unshakable opinion is that these
documents are so clear and understandable that the authors must have
been truly inspired by Him. It should be kept as originally prepared
and used as intended, rather than changed on mere whims!
Because this is the follow on of the Independence and every bit
as importance to our citizens it is my firm opinion that this day should
be observed just as much and with the same solemnity as we do
Independence Day on July 4 and each year. Further, there should be
no 'tinkering' to make another 'three day weekend' with this but keep
it always on September 17th.
Now that the suggestion has been issued, the carrying out of the
laws to firmly establish it will have to be done by the Legislative bodies.
Perhaps the Oklahoma Legislature could at the NEXT (2019) Session
pass the bills for the next Governor to execute for observation within the
borders of our State. At this time not knowing who will occupy the
Chambers and Office, my breath shall not be held while waiting. This
would be another great FIRST for the State of Oklahoma to 'show
the way' for the other 49.
While on the subject of Constitutions, a copy of the Oklahoma
Constitution seems to be unavailable to the Public. The question becomes:
How can we citizens be expected to obey all the laws thus established if
there are no published copies available. I have been privileged to receive
a published copy of the Constitutions of Missouri and Pennsylvania
complimentary each from a member of the Legislature of that State. They
are in "paperback" style and size and include the US Declaration and
Constitution.
Information given me is that the Oklahoma Constitution is the
LONGEST in the Nation, which indicates that it is far too detailed with
minor items and maybe why it has not been published. My friends in the
Legislature have told me that on each of their desks is a 'three inch'
thick stack purportedly to be ours. Maybe it should be reconsidered
for clarity and size. Also, there is NO mention in the US Constitution
of "Separation of church and state!! So 'lefties get over it and wake up'.
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Composed September 17, 2018
Robert W. McDowell, Jr. © 2018 841 Lynwood Lane
918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608
Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com