“Pen and Sword”

IN DEFENSE OF COMMON SENSE
By Hetty Gray

# 177

February 7, 2014

“The Pen and the Sword”

Ah, yes, the familiar phrase (sic) “The pen is mightier than the sword.” This may be in the foreign diplomatic arena, but it fails miserably in the real world.

Let’s take that inimitable sword. Why not use its sharp blade to:

(1) slash government spending

(2) cut the ropes — not strings — binding an evergrowing part of our populace to the federal government agencies supposedly entrusted to consider and aid their welfare

(3) rip apart trivial rivalries that not only undermine political parties but also slant what should be firm positions into poor caricatures of those allegedly elected to represent us and give voice to the average taxpayer

(4) rend as useless the U.S. tax code, replacing it with a flat tax and no loopholes that enables each taxpayer to do his or her taxes on a post card

(5) free the U.S. Postal Service from government control and turn it over to a private concern that must make a profit or cease to exist

(6) cut off benefits for illegals who come to this country or send their children in the care of drug cartels and criminals for the express purpose of accessing the “Dream Act”

(7) surgically remove all nepotism, donor payback and “back scratching” for anyone holding public office or managing a government agency regardless of level — city, county, state, or federal

Well, the sword exists but it rests in its sheath. Meanwhile, our present chief executive touts his “pen” as the weapon to go around the Congress. The Congress and Judiciary exist to balance the Executive. With his party controlling the Senate, many liberal judges occupying benches around the country and a mainstream press that ignores major issues, it is easy to see how this means of “Executive Action” fits his plan.

Meanwhile, the real sword shrinks. Our military readiness pales with what it was in the past. Yes, undoubtedly there are poor purchases done within the Pentagon. However, we rely on that entity and all working within its signature building for our personal safety —- to a person.

Only time and, hopefully, the fall elections will tell the tale. It is not surprising that a person that has never made a payroll or been responsible for a workforce that actually produces something finds that powerful pen more than tempting. And the ink? It’s not just fueled with green (your money), but it is also heavily tinged with red, white and blue (your freedom). Think about it.

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