Liberty Leak

Liberty Leak.

In physics, the Laws of Entropy dictate that all matter changes from an ‘organized state’ to one of ‘disorganization’. Inevitably, over time, no physical matter escapes entropy. Whether it’s a new computer, a shinny new car, a rod of radioactive uranium, a majestic mountain, or a perfect newborn baby, the universe’s Time Keeper vigilantly pushes us all towards our eventual inescapable crumbling demise.

Fortunately we humans have been able to create majestic monuments of organization that outlive us and even push back the certain decay that will follow. During our fleeting existence we all get to build and enjoy our castles in the sand. Throughout the generations we have learned to repair, improve, and diligently safeguard our more worthy creations from the incessant termite-like erosion from entropy.

Our miraculous Constitution and our Freedoms are no exception. Over time, liberty will naturally decay and want to give way to regulation and tyranny.

Ronald Reagan declared: "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."

Indeed to preserve our Liberty we must endure the pains of maintaining it. Liberty’s strongest foe is apathy; and apathy is entropy’s best friend.

As 2009 seamlessly morphed into 2010, we need to redouble our vigilance.

Everyday that governments assemble across our globe, is another day where Liberty is lost.

Every time Congress or your local Town government assembles, new legislation is drafted, another regulation or tax is put in place, and another Liberty quietly slips away.

Mark Twain accurately said: "No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while Congress is in session."

As a resolution for this new year, consider being vigilant as if your life and the future of your children depended on it. Push back harder against government’s natural inclination to grow, rule and dominate. Speak up, speak out, and for a change, demand legislation that increases Liberty instead of squashing it. On Liberty, there can be no compromise. You are either free or you are ruled.

Happy New Year!


Jacques Ditte
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit