The Star-Mangled Banner

There’s probably no single piece of writing in this country that’s as controversial or as likely to lead to fist fights as the U.S. Constitution.  It’s difficult to decide which portion of the document gets people riled up the most.  At times, it almost seems to change on a daily basis.  On Monday, it could be gun ownership, with folks like Michael Moore frothing at the mouth at the mere thought that a law-abiding citizen might own a weapon.  You’d think Moore was planning to burgle your home the way he frets over the possibility you might actually be armed. 

On Tuesday, it could be the pointy-headed crowd at the ACLU that’s in full throttle, demanding that illegal aliens are entitled to all the rights and privileges of American citizens, not to mention a chicken in every pot.  (more…)