Wallbuilders Live! With David Barton & Rick Green
The Constitutional Foundations of the American Republic: From Proxy Voting to Revolutionary Principles
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What happens when constitutional principles collide with modern convenience? We dive deep into the controversial issue of proxy voting in Congress that recently divided Republican lawmakers. The Constitution never anticipated representatives would claim their job without showing up, yet a recent dispute over allowing proxy voting for personal circumstances threatened to change centuries of precedent. The stark contrast is unmistakable—we prosecute citizens for voter fraud while considering letting representatives cast multiple votes. As one congressman noted, "proxy voting for regular citizens on Election Day would never be acceptable, so why change the rules for those with even greater responsibility?"We also explore a fascinating historical parallel: only about 14% of Americans actively participated in the Revolutionary War. This small remnant, guided by biblical principles, managed to defeat the world's strongest military power against overwhelming odds. Could a similar minority influence Am