In the United States the Law of the Land is the U.S. Constitution. The Originalist viewpoint of the document is one that holds to its meaning at the time it was created. Over time, however, the original intent has been hijacked, twisted, and subverted by statist politicians, judges using case law as the basis for Constitutional Law, a progressive education system, and a media that is complicit in a real effort to render the Constitution meaningless in its original form. In a unique style of defense of originalism, Douglas V. Gibbs examines the myths that have emerged as a result of a leftist onslaught against this nation as it was founded, maintaining that the text of the Constitution should be adhered to in its original intent. The enforcers, and final arbiters, of the Constitution, however, is not the Supreme Court, but We The People. The author addresses the most common myths in a clear and instructive manner, while recognizing and responding to any possible objections. Does all federal law trump all State law? Are the three branches of government supposed to be co-equal? Can the courts legislate from the bench? How about executive orders? What was the true intent behind the Commerce Clause, and the General Welfare Clause? Is the separation of church and state in the Constitution? Where do our rights come from? Is the United States a democracy? What is the role of government regarding issues like social justice? What is the true definition of Natural Born Citizen? Is the Constitution a living document? What are implied powers, and are they constitutional? Does the President have to ask Congress before he can wage war? What would the founders think about Income Tax, and the Internal Revenue Service? Are the courts authorized to interpret the Constitution in the way they do? 25 Myths of the United States Constitution is an important contribution to literature on originalism, and the perfect book for the average person to read to begin their journey in learning the Constitution. After reading this book, you will look at the Law of the Land, and the world of politics, with a renewed sense of confidence. Being informed, after all, is a large part of the duty we have as Americans in regards to our involvement as an effective electorate. And, being informed makes you less likely to be fooled by the crafty politicians The Constitution is only ink and paper if we don't defend it.
About the Author: Douglas V. Gibbs is an author, and a Radio Host on KCAA 1050 AM with his Constitution Radio program. Doug is a longtime Internet radio host, political activist, writer and commentator. He is the founder of the award winning Political Pistachio website, the Senior Editor of Constitution News Quarterly, and a free lance newspaper columnist for the Murrieta Patch and The Central Idaho Post. He also writes for more than a dozen websites, and has been featured on the American Family Association's OneNewsNow news portal a number of times. Doug is a member of the "American Authors Association", the "Committee of Concerned Journalists" and "The Military Writers Society of America." He received the Golden Anchor Award for his patriotic commentary in 2008, and was a candidate for his local Murrieta City Council in 2010. Doug mans a Constitution Booth at various outdoor events, is a public speaker on the U.S. Constitution, and teaches classes on the U.S. Constitution in the Inland Empire of Southern California, and Online at BlogTalkRadio.com/politicalpistachio. Doug is a family man, married 29 years to his high school sweetheart. He is the father of two and has six grandchildren. Doug is a proud United States Navy veteran.