Henry Lamb just wrote a new commentary called Wanted: New Candidates Who Will Uphold Constitution. Its a very simple explanation of the two forms of government and why the USA is heading for fascism and away from the Constitutional protections our Founding Fathers intended for this country. I printed out a copy to read to my children for their social studies lesson today.

Lamb makes the point that we're heading for fascism because voters are allowing it - partly because we've been conditioned to receive so many benefits from big government (free education, welfare, etc.). Big government schools of course cull more young minds to a belief that big government is just fine and something we should be happy to live with. That's another reason I recommend homeschooling - to escape the mind-control and brainwashing that are built into the government education system.

"Neither of the major political parties, however, are the least bit reluctant to ignore the limitations of governmental power imposed by the Constitution - and consolidate power to the government, at the expense of the peoples' freedom." -- Henry Lamb

...And that's why I'm planning to vote Libertarian from now on. There are a few Republicrats I'll vote for - those who support issues that I care about like homeschooling and an end to child welfare tyranny and the repeal of CAPTA, but those are few and far between. The only ones I know of are Dr. Shirley Moore (R) and Gail Lightfoot (L). I will be looking for others and asking candidates their views on these topics. I hope you will do the same with all the candidates on your ballot!

  ¶ 9:02 AM  

  As part of his talent portfolio, Aaron is determined to improve the landscaping of our side yard and front yard. Sorry to say - anything he could do would be an improvement! He's already done a lot of work to rake weeds out of the side yard. He's cleaned it better than its ever been since we moved here, cleared an area to install fresh lawn seed, and started rearranging rocks for a two-tiered planting area near the front.

He'll be using photographs of the project for his portfolio, to accompany his résumé. I know I mentioned in this blog that I'd helped him write a functional résumé but I didn't mention what we put in it. Here's what it says:

I am seeking a job in which I can use my creative skills to benefit others.

I am homeschooled, age 13. I have youthful energy. I am honest and trustworthy.

I enjoy landscaping and have decimated several blackberry patches, prepared and built stone pathways, and have prepared garden soil. I would be interested in any landscaping or gardening work. I have my own lawnmower.

I have rebuilt and repaired numerous bicycles working with parts I recovered and recycled.

I am interested in learning more about automobile restoration and am willing to assist with projects to increase my skills.

I enjoy interior decoration and building, and would like to help with remodeling projects, especially home additions.

I have assembled kit furniture and am good at housecleaning.

...

So do you think this kid can get some jobs?

  ¶ 7:51 AM  

  Its only 6:44 am and we're already getting a lot done today. My daughter (age 14) was asking questions this morning about my voter's information booklets and sample ballot for the primary election. That led to questions about the voting process and our government. I explained how I decided what and who to vote for. I also read her some of the pro and con arguments for California's "Balanced Budget Amendment" which is on this year's primary ballot.

Then we decided to read and discuss the speech former Vice President Al Gore gave on November 9, 2003 - about the Patriot Act and our loss of civil liberties. It can be found on the moveon.org website and there's a video link on C-Span. A neighbor of mine sent me the speech in email a few days ago - that's what made me aware of it - I'd printed it out and it was waiting here on my desk for me to finish reading.

We were both fascinated by the information given by Al Gore - and it brought about a lot of good questions and discussion. My daughter learned more about President Bush's cabinet, the bipartisan political system, other political parties and why we have them, and international politics. She'd chosen current events as her main social studies subject this year - we've got it on her transcript as 'American Studies, General' - and she's demonstrated a real interest in learning about what's going on in our country.
  ¶ 6:50 AM