The Rule of Law

Our great country was founded upon the cherished principle that unalienable rights are bestowed upon all by the creator, God. To preserve what God ordained for man, we have instituted laws. All the laws ever enacted in the United States, have been expressly written in support of the highest law of all, God's law that says that all are created equal and have those inalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the Persuit of Happiness. Our constitution is the highest law of our country. All subsequently written and enacted laws must support our constitution.

Therefore, what is going on inside the United Auto Workers union should alarm everybody. Washington is watching and learning whether this will fly or not. Because the automotive manufacturing sector is in so much trouble, the automotive suppliers are having an even worse time trying to stay afloat. As an excuse to circumvent the United Auto Workers union's constitution, President Ron Gettlefinger, who is nearing the end of his second term as Union President, is seeking to set aside the constitution of the union which states that he is term limited to just two terms, so that he can help maintain continuity for suppliers, many of whom have workers that are members. Now, if Ron Gettlefinger can do this at the union, why cant this be done for the country also? Washington is watching, and if this flies for the union, they will try it on the rest of us too!

New leadership is not going to harm the suppliers. The fate of the suppliers is not in jeopardy if Mr. Gettlefinger is not at the helm of the union.

Now, I am not opposed to repealing those term limits within the confines of the current constitution, like with a constitutional ammendment. But to just "set aside" the provisions in the current constitution is alarming, and it should alarm you too!