February 14, 2007
by Robert T. Melaccio Sr.

Just when might our elected representatives operate in the realm of questionable?

In writing this article and presenting my opinion only I ask that you first consider the legal obligations that our elected representatives operate under. Now we must also understand that there are forces within our nation that have been created by these elected representatives which do NOT REPORT to Congress and operate outside of their governship or any other governmental power, yet have the capability and power to make agreements with foreign nations which may severely handicap our nations free trade or possibly compromise seriously our nations security.

Preamble of the Constitution:

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

The oath of office required by the sixth article of the Constitution of the United States, and as provided by section 2 of the act of May 13, 1884 (23 Stat. 22). It assumes that the person taking the oath is of high moral character, has a belief in a supreme being and all that faith entails morally and that they will not lie, cheat, connive, omit, steal, or perform any self serving deed to enhance their individual position or their individual ideology or goals. It is administered to Members, Resident Commissioner, and Delegates of the House of Representatives, the text of which is carried in 5 U.S.C. 3331.

The oath is as follows as stated from the government record:

I, Loyal Citizen of the Republic, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.

Notice it states Republic and not Democracy and it speaks to our enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Now certainly "Red" China, a phrase not used much anymore, is and always has been recognized as a sworn enemy since its establishment after World War 2. In fact we fought them in Korea.  Certainly other nations who have their own interests above those of our own might be considered an enemy.

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The word enemy is basically defined by any number of authorities as someone or entity who feels or fosters hateful and harmful designs against another, who is or might be antagonistic and performs activities which work against another. They are considered an adversary or opponent. They could be a possible military enemy to be concerned about or hostile to our way of life and society.

Now in my opinion let me name a few possibilities. China, North Korea, Iran, Russia, or for that matter any nation that places their own interests first and works against the benefit of our Republic. The encyclopedia states that crime is an act that violates either a very important political, moral or religious command. Now the law states that when you deliberately, willfully give false, misleading, or incomplete testimony under Oath. Of course the breach of an oath is in reality the commission of a felony known as Perjury.

So, rhetorically speaking. If you are an elected official and you have taken an oath could you possibly be guilty of a felony by not enforcing the law you took an oath to uphold? Rhetorically, could you be guilty if you knowingly allow the breaking of law, look the other way or do nothing to intercede when you know and understand that it is against the best interests of the nation?

So why have we not seen legal action in this regard? Many of our Law Makers are lawyers themselves and those who are not have any excuse under the law. Illegal persons coming across our borders are felons. Those who steal citizens ID are felons. Those who make trade agreements that favor our enemies could possibly be considered felons. Thos who do nothing about any of this and more might possibly be considered felons.

Isn't it strange or is it that we can call someone ticketed for driving under the influence a felon but we won't call someone who swears an oath and breaks it one.

The jest of the entire article is when will Americans demand an accounting from those in office who make claims and talk the good show but do not demonstrate it in their actions, deeds or votes and by their compliance to the oath taken?

The facts are there for you to ponder and this exercise has been strictly an opinion. However, my Theory of Selective Application is of itself been proven multiple times over and over again. While not recognized by those who employ it and wish to ignore it, it is a fact of life that we apply the law and any other rule, guideline, policy or procedure as we want to and in the manners that it favors us regardless if in our home, business, religion or politics.

The true question to our leaders is if their character, morals and what they profess will allow them to recognize this weakness and correct it they knowingly are guilty of it? Certainly, if they fail to then should the electorate?

The proof of their actions can be seen daily in their activities, their deeds and votes and their words. Do not be blinded by the terms "centrist", "comprehensive" or anything else thrown at you to disguise the real objective. Look at the content and the intended result.

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Robert T. Melaccio Sr. [send him email] is a freelance writer.

Copyright © 2007 Robert Melaccio