Today Is Constitution Day

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Had to write something for Constitution day.

Today is Constitution Day By Franklin Price 9/17/2016 Today is Constitution day Accepted many years ago Our government defined therein Explains how things should go Politicians of today Honor it when they see fit If it doesn't follow what they want They deviate more than a bit Works fairly well, most of the time Though none have read it much Claim ignorance of the law that's there Don't have to stay in touch The longer they're in office Seems the more that they ignore It's time now to replace them And vote them out the door When replacements know the reason The Constitution they may read And follow what is written there Which is not graft and greed I know I am an optimist And I will be 'til I die To find an honest politician Is like grabbing pie out of the sky

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Kim Merryman

Date: 9/17/2016 9:23:00 PM

I think that every congressman, senator even president should have to read the constitution before taking office and then once a year after that. Doesn't mean they would abide by it but we could call them on it. Great write, Franklin! I enjoy your political writes. We seem to share a common viewpoint. Blessings!

Franklin Price
Date: 9/18/2016 8:37:00 PM

Thanks for visiting and commenting. to me certain things are obvious with national politicians. One of my questions has always been - Why would a millionaire want to follow public service? I don't think it's out of a need to serve only a need to profit. Just my opinion. Please visit again.

Old Man Emu

Date: 9/17/2016 6:38:00 PM

Enjoyed your poem this morning. It seems to be the frustrating woes of many a country. Regards, Craig

Franklin Price
Date: 9/17/2016 7:12:00 PM

I think politicians are the same the world around. When they get elected, they believe they are better than those by whom they were elected. Maybe even royalty. Thanks for visiting