Letter of the WeeQ

and we have a winner:

The Register’s March 1 article, “Oh, Homey! Simpsons More Known Than Rights,” describing constitutional knowledge is an eye-opener as to what we’re teaching about our country’s history and a sad testimonial to our lack of knowledge.

Makes one wonder just exactly what the 535 congressional representatives know about the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and amendments to the Constitution.

These are the 535 who have usurped more power and authority than ever envisioned by our Founding Fathers.

The same 535 who have no problem seeing Martha Stewart or Enron and MCI executives thrown in jail for wrongdoing, yet have no problem creating between $50 trillion and $70 trillion of unfunded federal promises to buy votes to either enter or maintain membership in the club.

The same 535 who have no practical accountability other than the remote possibility of being voted out of office, leaving with their pockets stuffed with cash.

Remember, this select group takes an oath to uphold the Constitution. If a surprise test were given to this group as to what the Declaration, Constitution and its amendments say, they would do no better than the folks surveyed.

These club members should, at a minimum, have some knowledge as to what they take an oath to uphold.

Passing a basic constitutional test before one can enter the race might even lead to more common-sense legislation.
— J. Robert Hopson, Altoona.

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