The Constitution is long-dead

May 16, 9:09 AMAlbuquerque Libertarian ExaminerKent McManigal

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I frequently hear otherwise freedom-loving people saying I should respect the US Constitution.  Why give it respect it does not deserve?  I never agreed to it; I did not sign it; and since I am not employed by the federal government, it was never even meant to apply to me anyway.

I would argue that the Constitution is irrelevant. I agree with Lysander Spooner: "The Constitution has either authorized such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it". (No Treason- 1870)

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights were this country's highest written law: they outranked all others.  Yet, they placed no obligation on you and me, but only on those who would rule.  Even the irredeemably corrupt Supreme Court has declared that no one is under any obligation to obey any "law" which is prohibited by these documents. Of course, they will almost never say that a "law" is unconstitutional; especially when it would bring down a whole sector of the government and leave their tyrant-brethren open to consequences. This is why they uphold most victim disarmament "laws" in spite of the clear meaning of "shall not be infringed".  And even when they overrule a particular "law" they make sure their ruling can make no real difference for liberty.

The Constitution's only utility at this point is as a yard-stick to show how completely illegal and illegitimate the US federal government has become; an occupying force of criminals.  This is why those who still bother to write the congresscritters (and other public servants serpents) must constantly remind these Rulers that they do not even obey their own laws. Government can not be allowed to continue ignoring the laws that apply to them, while insisting that we, "the people", abide by the "laws" they inflict on us.

Government must be reminded and shown that since it operates outside its authority and did not honor the Constitution, then it is no longer upholding its end of the bargain.  It was a contract which one party, the government, has seen fit to break.  That means "the deal" is over- done- finished.  Remind them when they confront you.  Or better yet, ignore them and get on with your life.  Don't support the tyrants, nor fear them.  Obey them only at your whim.  And fight back if they attack you.  A life of slavery is no life, after all.  Patrick Henry was half right: "Give me liberty..." or I'll take a few tyrants with me.