Talking Heads

We see them every day on the internet, on television, in magazines and newspapers, or hear them on the radio. They are Talking Heads* broadcasting on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, PBS, the BBC and all the other media outlets. They’re liberal, conservative, moderate, extreme right or left and they all talk, talk and talk, about what they think. They agree with us, annoy us, anger us, entertain us and sometimes change our opinions. But how do we know if any of them are right? Written over 220 years ago the US Constitution is the foundation of our government and remains under daily scrutiny by lawmakers, representatives and the public. Our voice and our freedoms are guaranteed by this piece of paper, but do we remain familiar with its content? When a politician makes a campaign promise do we know if he has the power keep that promise? If a law is challenged do we have a grasp of the reasoning behind the challenge? If an editorialist claims to know what a politician can or cannot achieve do we know if they’re right? If we want to insure that we think freely for ourselves do we have the tools? We're all keen to be familiar with our bank statement, insurance policies, work contracts and our wills, but how much do we remember from school about the US Constitution? Take a little time this upcoming Constitution Week of September 14th and become reacquainted with the most important document in your life, The United States Constitution. Go beyond the beauty of the preamble and review the structure of our government, its powers and limits. Because after all, we are the government, it says so, right at the top of the page……. ~Laurie

Related Links:
Constitution Overview
Constitution Day Facts
Observing Constitution Day
Constitution of the United States
Primary Documents in American History -- Constitution
Constitutional law
Constitution Center
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist Papers

* "Talking Heads" are in no way affiliated with
David Byrne and the rest of the boys in the
band, who are TheTalking Heads.