b'Your ConstitutionsBy Randy MillerFounder, Your American SheriffsT he First Amendment hasNow, when we evaluate the word redress, we five stated protected rightsunderstand it is a verb or action word. Redress is of the people, one of themdefined as to remedy or set right. This requires at a being the right to petition theminimum in todays government operations of publicThis behavior is disrespectful government for the redress ofmeetings, to have a dialogue and discuss with thosetowards the person who took grievances. This has a history going back to the Magnapresenting their grievances. There also is to be some Carta, specifically, Section 61. It was set up to provideplan to remedy the complaint.the time to prepare and present a presentation to the king, through his barons, or thetheir issue before the governing justiciar the grievances of the people. The kingsIve been to meetings for city council, school boards, barons were to correct the grievances within 40 days orand board of supervisors trying to exercise my Firstbody and violates the purpose risk rebellion. The local governments (the barons) whoAmendment rights, to petition government to shall be bound with all their might, to observe andredress of grievances only to be terribly disappointed.of the First Amendment right hold, and cause to be observed, the peace and libertiesThere seems to be no concern or willingness by ourto redress grievances.we have granted and confirmed to them Theelected officials to recognize this important part of establishment of government in the 1200s under theself-governance, or the fact they actually work for the Magna Carta was to protect the liberties of the people.people. They enjoy the opportunity to demonstrate So, this idea of the purpose of government is nothingtheir belief of their superiority over the people rather new. We must keep in mind just what the function ofthan listening and actually engaging in dialogue toThe reason for this obnoxious behavior of our elected government is every time we stand at the podium toresolve the disputed complaint. They believe the sectionofficials is that they are actually told to not engage address them.of the meeting where the people stand before them towith the people during their meetings. Apparently, express their disapprovalthey go to training as newly elected representatives of of the governing bodysthe people to learn how to violate the Constitution and performance or complainttheir reason for being in office. I find this reprehensible. DO YOU ENJOYagainst their actions is anFor those reading this who are active in their legislative exercise in wasting their TELLING STORIES? time. They limit the timedistricts and local, city, county, and school board of the citizens speakinggoverning bodies, please present this to them regularly and cut them off in mid- and tell them they are not to sit there in silence and sentence going to thedismiss our complaints or concerns. They are duty-next person in line withbound to work on resolving the concerns of the people disinterest and disregardthat stand before them. This is their constitutional duty of their expressedand is not to be ignored or dismissed by them. Doing concerns. This behaviorso is rebelling against the Constitution and the rights of is disrespectful towardsthe people.is always looking for experienced writers tothe person who took the time to prepare andWouldnt it be nice to have a system to remove from share stories about Arizonas equine, farmingpresent their issue beforeoffice any elected official that violates their oath of & ranching lifestyle and the Old West. the governing body andoffice, rebels against the Constitution, and/or commits violates the purpose of themalfeasance and/or nonfeasance in office? First Amendment right to redress grievances. I think this is something to be working on. Stay tuned.SUBMIT SAMPLES TO: Student Blog InitiativeArizonaRealCountryMagazine@gmail.com46 January 2024'