By Paul Waldmiller
Did you know that our American Founding Father’s gave us avenues to hold our Government representatives accountable? The first and perhaps the only form of accountability that immediately comes to your memory may be that of election, or re-election to remove a bad government representative. Although our election process may be a primary form of holding Government representatives accountable, it is not the only way.
It is quite clear that many, both elected and non-elected government agents are involved in corrupt acts and in need of removal. Although the attitude of some of these corrupted Government employees may believe they are untouchable, our Founding Fathers gave us the responsibility to take substantial and real action in their removal.
Regarding those stubborn and unrepentant evildoers such as elected politicians, judges, clerks and others who are in need of immediate removal, the use of recall petitions to remove these bad people can be quite useful. Under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, We The People have the guaranteed, God-given right to petition to redress our grievances. The Father of the United States Constitution, James Madison, stated that “No provision of the Constitution was meant to be without effect.” What Madison clearly meant by his statement is that clear and real action must be taken on behalf of the people making a complaint.
All too often over the years, We The People have taken on a “You can’t fight city hall” attitude and as many Americans now clearly see, the five percent ruling class consisted of politicians, judges, lawyers, law enforcement and others, easily violate our most basic and God-given liberties without consequence to them. Understanding your rights, coupled with an attitude of acting to force accountability upon those who serve us, is desperately needed.
Here in the State of Florida, Americans have learned that there is no particular political party nor Government representative that is any better than the rest at combatting government corruption. A major overhaul of our Government is well past due. As someone once wisely stated, “Throw the bums out!”