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OPINION
Without the Rule of Law, Our Rights Are Threatened
Laura Hollis | Posted: Mar 24, 2022 12:01 AM
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One of the fundamental tenets of modern western civilization is the rule of law. When a nation has the "rule of law," all citizens are bound by the same rules; there are no exceptions, no special treatment for the wealthy, powerful or well-connected.
The rule of law was a critical part of the republican form of government created by our Founding Fathers. John Adams, our second president, described it as "a government of laws and not of men." But changes are afoot that are undermining the rule of law, and with it, the stability of the nation itself.
The checks and balances in the American system of government have often thwarted Democrats' ability to legislatively enact the changes they want to the laws. They are compensating by taking power within the executive branch.
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The first prong is using "executive action" to create by presidential fiat "laws" that have not been passed by Congress. In President Joe Biden's first 100 days alone, he issued more executive actions than predecessors Donald Trump, Barack Obama and George W. Bush combined. As of this week, Biden has now signed 403 executive actions (orders, presidential memoranda, proclamations and notices) during his first 14 months in office.
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Social media companies are de facto publishers but censor anyone they choose, even (often especially) those attempting to get truthful information to the public. There are no consequences.
What happens to us when the rule of law is shredded?
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For years, Republicans have claimed "success" by blocking Democrats' legislative agenda but have done far less in the way of affirmatively protecting or promoting their constituents' interests. By grabbing executive power and then refusing to enforce the laws, Democrats have turned traditional legislative politics on its ear. Republicans now have to take the offensive.
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