Rutkowski: Tea Party to discuss ‘guiding principles’
Those of us who have been around for several decades, and even only a few decades, have witnessed growing questioning and too often rejection of our nation's founding principles. Practices and beliefs which were basic and essential parts of our upbringing and national character have been challenged.
There have been and continue to be attempts at suppressing or rewriting our history, removing statues of historical figures, failure to enforce our immigration and other laws, and malicious corruption of our judicial system to attack political opponents, aptly termed "lawfare." Our widely-held traditional beliefs and Judeo-Christian tenets have been characterized as no longer acceptable guides for society.
Despite all of this, I believe that most Americans remain respectful to and abide our founding principles and institutions. While many may be reluctant to publicly express that allegiance due to fear of social, political or workplace reprisal, remaining silent will only allow the attacks to proliferate.
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Rutkowski: Tea Party to discuss ‘guiding principles’
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Rich Rutkowski | Fountain Hills
Those of us who have been around for several decades, and even only a few decades, have witnessed growing questioning and too often rejection of our nation's founding principles. Practices and beliefs which were basic and essential parts of our upbringing and national character have been challenged.
There have been and continue to be attempts at suppressing or rewriting our history, removing statues of historical figures, failure to enforce our immigration and other laws, and malicious corruption of our judicial system to attack political opponents, aptly termed "lawfare." Our widely-held traditional beliefs and Judeo-Christian tenets have been characterized as no longer acceptable guides for society.
Despite all of this, I believe that most Americans remain respectful to and abide our founding principles and institutions. While many may be reluctant to publicly express that allegiance due to fear of social, political or workplace reprisal, remaining silent will only allow the attacks to proliferate.
On Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m., Fountain Hills AZ Tea Party will welcome a special guest speaker, Professor Jonathan Barth of the ASU Center for American Institutions. The Center for American Institutions is an interdisciplinary research and outreach project focused on the fostering and renewing of America's foundational institutions, including civic, religious, educational, legal, financial and political. Professor Barth will speak about these topics.
The meeting on Feb. 15 will be held at the Fountain Hills Community Center. As always, all interested parties are welcome to attend, listen, ask questions and get informed. Admission is free but donations to cover expenses are welcomed and appreciated.
Fountain Hills AZ Tea Party is a local not-for-profit organization established in 2010 and which continues to provide education about important issues of government and governing. I hope you're able to join us. For more Information, please visit fhteaparty.us.
Reader reactions, pro or con, are welcomed at AzOpinions@iniusa.org.
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