“Family Values?” v.
current (evolved) Constitutional Individual Rights, Protections,
& Freedoms
The historical
lessons taught to most Americans briefly focuses on early Egyptian,
Greco-Roman, and European civilizations. Emphasis is placed on American history
relative to the struggle for independence from the British Empire and some
historical relationship of European exploration of the Americas. Unless
students pursue the history in college courses or independently, little is
known of the connections and evolutions among civilizations and will not notice
the relevance to current life influence and experience. We marvel at the global
cultural architecture and wonders of the world and should see the relevance to
early American formation and development.
In earlier blog
posts, I have referred to the records of early human civilizations; human and
cultural evolution; and the concept of universal rights of man and existence
(not a universal legal order counter to sovereignty and rights of humanity)
applicable to religion, specifically Christianity. Following the historically
taught paths of earthly civilizations, influence is evident in building
designs; organized municipal layouts; fraternal religious and social
organizations; and disputable evolutionary paths of humanity learned from
biological technology developments (DNA). This combination of factors reveals
the real commonality of humanity and the inter-relationships of many
ethnicities. Also revealed is the strategic economic impact of the cumulative
human racial - religious identity system for advantage. A system culminating
into an American enterprise strategy used until after the major Wars. Although
the country experienced many years of economic and social progress, the effect
of such a system created alternative strategies relative to the values in the
Declaration of Independence, the current US Constitution, and American civil
laws elevating social formation of a “family values” ideology.
The definitions of
family can be tailored for broad or narrow application as evident in the
multiple defined listings and will reveal to some extent group social
objective(s). I have been educated around various ethnic groups different than
myself [Latino, Black, multi-ethnic, & White] most of my life
and have been comfortable learning cultures, networking and socializing with
the groups. I would also be comfortable welcoming into my definition of family.
Conceptually, “family values” political strategies promote historical southern
traditions built around segmented societies to preserve influence relative to
concentrated resource accumulation. It fails to recognize the beneficial impact
of the expanded economy upon accepted incorporation of expanded citizen civil
rights legislation. The impact was an increased consumer base for the
importantly recognized “small business” economic development contributions.
Aside from legal considerations, the “family” definition can limit
participation and benefits. Particularly troubling with this ideological
adoption is the limited distribution of acquired resources based upon global
contributions. The “Family Values” recognition would now discount these
contributions with exclusionary practices. Society and its current structure
are based upon inclusive citizenship contribution with protections provided by
legal rights reinforced and supported by the Central Government. If “family
values” leaders were the principal regulators of morality, behavior, and
rewards, would the judgments for all citizens reflect a consistent application?
Compensation and punitive actions for violation of individual (human)
rights by seen and unseen “families” using systematic deception in an attempt
to create obligation and increase the “family”? Would it recognize variability
in individual understanding of the teachings of Jesus, or God of worship?
“Family Values” conflict with the law and individual rights in a Constitutional
Democracy.
Science has
provided knowledge of human commonality although a cursory analysis of the US
social structure reflects the historical past of attempted integration of
separate design. Religious institutions mostly organized under the recognition
of Christianity with exceptions of varying traditional philosophies created
through evolved belief systems. This structure further incorporates “fraternal”
organizations built around the historical commonality of beliefs and developed
leadership structures of the Order concept. Application of
the Order conceptual psychology is evident in municipal design
layouts and also reflects the structured logic of mathematics and scientific
advancements. Fraternal organizations and “family values” adoption follows this
pattern without recognition of the various human personalities similarly
identified in the work of Briggs, Myers, and other psychologists. The strict
and literal application of the Order definition related to hierarchal
ranking (particularly one based upon race) does not reflect the variety of
human perspectives and personalities. Furthermore, this type of application
limits personal contributions, the potential economic return on abilities,
legal and social protections, and freedoms. What would a literal interpretation
of human and humankind [man and mankind] reveal?
Given this brief
elaboration of the “family values” and Order impacts, the appearance of
unconstitutionality is evident unless individually accepted without deception
of obligations and conditions. Notwithstanding is the political Oath of office
upon election which requires the affirmation and support of the Constitutional
basis establishing freedoms, protections, and rights of humanity. This
acceptance is of such importance that it is a required incorporation of the US
education system and immigrant newcomers are required to learn it as part of
the naturalization process to citizenship. The Order definition people
identify when using the term is to follow the accepted and system approved
laws. Appropriate complexity is incurred with the levels of legal authority
given the system of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and ordinances.
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[Supplemental Document update][8/2014]
