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April 14, 2010

The Original 13th Amendment, Titles of Nobility and Honor Amendment, Sabotaged

(Editor’s note: It is my greatest pleasure to turn over today’s Opinion Section to guest Author Stanley Evans. For some time now, I have wanted to post an article on The Original Thirteenth Amendment known as the “Titles of Nobility and Honor” Amendment which just vanished one day, poof, gone  from the U.S. Constitution. Since delving into the research and learning more about the history of the amendment, I thought it wise to make contact with key members of Virginia’s General Assembly to request assistance affirming Virginia’s obvious ratification of the original 13th Amendment. For some peculiar reason though, these good men have not responded. One can only imagine why; especially after reading this most excellent post by my friend Stan Evans. Enjoy!)

Titles of Nobility and Honor, 1810, Second Session, Eleventh Congress

by Stanley Evans

Right or wrong, this is a hypothesis. A personal opinion based on many years of research.

Why was Virginia’s vote of ratification on March 12, 1819, rejected, hidden, and finally suppressed?

Because, in those days, “Esquire” was a title of honor granted by the British Bar under the sovereign authority of his majesty. How many politicians today would support a bill that would not only throw them out of office, but also strip them of their citizenship? Does the number zero come to mind? [Read more…]

March 14, 2010

Virginia's State Seal: Obverse-Sic Semper Tyrannis/Reverse, Perservando!

UPDATE at the bottom of the post

Thus Always to Tyrants /Persevering

Virginia’s Founding Fathers officially adopted the state seal on July 5, 1776. On the obverse side they chose Sic Semper Tyrannis  out of admiration for the Roman Republic which triumphed over tyranny or rule by one thus, illustrating Virginia would be a government for and by the people. The reverse side highlights the gifts a democratic republic enjoys which are the blessings of freedom and peace as represented by the three Roman Goddesses Libertas, Ceres and Aeternitas.

Since Sunday afternoon of last week, Virginia’s State Seal has stared back at me everywhere I walked on the Capitol grounds. Never before had I bothered to learn what our Founding Father’s intent was behind this great seal. So I took some time to learn its history, and more importantly, its meaning yesterday afternoon. As always seems to be the case, I found myself in awe by the bounty of gifts these forward-thinking men gave all of us nearly 234 years ago. Today, however, I fear some who are honored by the voters to represent us at the statehouse may be losing sight of the privilege we bestow upon them every two or four years, and it pains me greatly to have witnessed their tawdry behavior toward the people this week.  [Read more…]