The elections are almost over and it appears that we will have two and soon to be all three branches of government controlled by Democrats (i.e., there will be retiring SJC justices in the next 4 years that will be appointed by the new POTUS).
I’m not sure there will be any less partisan bickering in Washington and I don’t think the American people will stand for anymore of the constant fighting – we are worn out; however, we can do a little something about it.
I have sent messages to several Senators to try to have a rule change put in place that would require Congress to start each day (after the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance) by reciting the Preamble of the Constitution to remind them what they are for – for we the people and to:
- form a more perfect union
- establish justice
- insure domestic tranquility
- provide for the common defense
- secure the blessings of liberty
Once the oath is taken and the 111th Congress gets to work, these goals will soon get lost if we don’t do something to remind them everyday they are in those hallowed halls.
It only takes a minute…please copy the following, modify as needed, and send it to your members of Congress:
Dear Senator or Congressman/Congresswoman:
I would like to propose a rule change for Congress that would require recitation of the Preamble of the Constitution each day after the Pledge of Allegiance to remind members of Congress why we sent all of you to Washington:
To “form a more perfect Union”, “establish Justice”, “insure domestic Tranquility”, “provide for the common Defense”, “promote the general Welfare” and “secure the Blessings of Liberty”.
These are very powerful words that I feel are lost in all the partisan bickering that goes on. This election is supposed to be about change, let’s start with this simple change to keep everyone focused on what unites this country.
