I wrote this essay at the behest of my wife who saw how I was affected by the Supreme Court decision on July 1.  She asked me to write an essay about it in my late mother's style.

I captured the idea in Google Keep and in my own personal hand written journal, which I use to explore the ideas further.  Here is the end result

 

In My Mother's Voice: On the subject of power

 

 

To the readers and all people who have ears I write to you to deliver a warning from the lessons of the past in order to have some measure of Hope for the future the future of all of our children and grandchildren

 

The news of the day is not lost on those who have passed on even here we see the decisions of the Supreme Court to Grant absolute immunity for all official Acts the president of the United States and presumed immunity for all acts in the periphery.

 

I have lived through much while on Earth and I have heard many conservatives and other right wing operatives especially those amongst religious circles, speak of absolutes seeking to persuade followers of the need for adherence to the stated dogma and forbidding any questions to its authority.

 

Most religious cult leaders such as Jim Jones of The People's Church, David Koresh of the Branch Davidians and many others have exercised their perceived “right” to “absolute authority” as leaders chosen by God, to commit acts of sexual violence, lead their followers commit acts of violence, or in some cases, commit suicide.  

 

These are just examples of some of the dangers of granting “absolute power” or “absolute immunity” to a political leader.

 

Our Constitution guarantees its people the right to question authority and seek redress for injustice as well as the right to choose our leaders. The framers of the Constitution and the people who fought for our rights knew the value of democracy and liberty. Even the first sentence speaks of where the true power lies. It reads “We The People”

 

It is we the people who have the true power.

Use it well and treat it with respect. Do not give this priceless gem away.