All Must Govern

The entirety of a people must govern, not merely those entrusted with positions of official governance. This is non-negotiable if freedom is an actual and serious objective for a population.

First and foremost, the individual governs himself. 

Failing that, he is governed by his fellows, whether officially or otherwise. 

When the official fails to govern himself or others properly, the people must govern him. Upon his carcass must fall grave punishments for his crimes. Make no mistake: this is punishment pure and simple—revenge for the willful failure to do what is right and required under the mantle of the Public Trust we so graciously vested in him.  

It is nothing less. It is not justice. It is not rehabilitation. It is grim punishment—an expression of our refusal to tolerate even the slightest deviation from the straight and narrow path of proper governance.

It also serves as a message to all others who assume the mantle of the Public Trust as to what awaits them if they stray.

If one takes seriously the notion of freedom within civil society, these conditions must be satisfied by everyone at all times, lest freedom be lost.  

It is precisely because we have not taken them seriously that America—and much of the world besides—finds itself in its present state of political degeneracy.

We stand at the nexus and the window of opportunity is closing.  Make of that what you will.

Until next time, please accept my best wishes.