"Independence" Day

California’s legislature just passed and the governor signed into law even stricter people control laws (otherwise known as “gun” control laws) than they already had. This is what I see happening...and it occurred to me that this might be even more coincidental than at first it seems.

Let me explain: Since moving here to Idaho, I have realized just how many Californians are here. They have been trickling here from their home state for many years. With more and more laws being enacted, California citizens (and other similar no-freedom states) will make their way to more Liberty-minded states seeking their ideal of freedom. Problem is, their ideal of freedom is not the same as my ideal of freedom. They mean well and they would say that they are freedom-loving. Unfortunately, this is a sample of what you will hear:

*Permitless carry? “Oh, that seems a little extreme. I don’t mind SOME restrictions and background checks, classes, etc. Because…safety.”

*Homeschooling? “No reporting here in Idaho? No work samples? No required number of days? It seems like there should be at least SOME oversight. Think about the CHILDREN!”

*Cell phone usage? “You mean I can speak while on my cell phone here in Idaho? Seems like there should be a better distracted driving law.”

Instead of always looking at each individual freedom and dissecting it all to pieces and debating it over and over let’s start with the basics: What would the Founders do? If John Adams showed up TODAY – what would he have to say about this Independence Day and our so-called freedom? If Benjamin Franklin walked in the room RIGHT NOW – would he say we’ve kept our Republic? If Thomas Jefferson landed in the middle of Seattle TOMORROW – would he say they’ve kept their Liberty or have ‘too small a degree of it’? Would Samuel Adams say that Chicago’s peaceful citizens are able to properly protect their life, liberty, and property?

I foresee a great exodus out of states that would control their people, but not their borders. I see them moving to Liberty-minded states with the greatest intentions of assimilating. But, see, they will not -- for they have not ever tasted true freedom. Furthermore, they are a younger generation who is unaware of the people-control mindset and indoctrination happening now in government schools. They will fill our school boards, city councils, legislatures and congress. They will influence our laws and our way of life. The time has come for everyday, regular citizens to step up and run for elected seats. Flood the system with passionate Constitutionalists. Get radio air time, TV coverage, post on social media, write letters to the editor, engage your neighbors and family and friends, don’t back down. Be vigilant…because our Founders never stopped in their pursuit. We shouldn’t either. Do not let their efforts be in vain.