[monocle]

I think you omitted one of the most important issues which, if restored, would go a long way in reaching virtually all of your stated objectives. The issue is a return to true federalism.

I view our Constitution as an agreement or compact of three parties - the federal government, the people and the states. Until the states recapture their place at the table we will have great difficulty in reining in the federal government.

Further I would hope that Freepers would weigh their posts and replies against your stated goals and values.

[Jim Robinson]

Repeal the 17th amendment to restore the balance of powers as originally intended.

[A Navy Vet]

"I view our Constitution as an agreement or compact of three parties - the federal government, the people and the states."

Therein lies the problem. The fedgov has illegally usurped the Original agreement of the other two of the compact. Before, during, and after the Constitutional debates, the warnings were clear. It has come to pass.