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VIEW: 18-40: A Historic Day For The 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'.
END
Composed September 17, 2018
Robert W. McDowell, Jr. 841 Lynwood Lane
918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608
Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

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