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Liberals have long since developed academic arguments to justify their departure from the clear language and intent of the Constitution. Obama is well-versed in these arguments. Argue as they will, they cannot change the clear meaning of the Constitution; they can, however, ignore it.

The Constitution is not even a factor in Obama's effort to nationalize health care. Though his press people use terms such as "public option" and "insurance reform," they are simply euphemisms for socialized medicine. The delivery of health care is not a federal power authorized by the U.S. Constitution.

The Constitution is not a factor in Obama's "Cap and Trade" agenda. His plan is to impose tax on the use of energy through which government can amass vast sums of money while actually controlling the use of energy. Controlling the use of energy is not a federal power authorized by the U.S. Constitution.

The Constitution does, however, require that major appointments made by the President be reviewed and approved by the Senate. The Constitution has not been a factor in Obama's unprecedented appointment of nearly three-dozen "Czars," or "Special Advisors," who are not reviewed and approved by the Senate, and who are accountable only to the President.

The Constitution has fallen out of favor with the government now in Washington, and sadly, far too few people even know what the Constitution allows or prohibits. Next week, Constitution Week, is a perfect time for everyone to re-read the Constitution. In fact, Constitution lovers should see to it that their friends and neighbors get a copy.

Every school and community organization should show the movie "A More Perfect Union," endorsed by the Bicentennial Commission, to see and appreciate anew, how our Constitution was created. This two-hour dramatization should be seen by every American.

Never before has our Constitution been under such a serious attack. It can be saved only by dedicated Americans who value freedom more than government handouts and free markets more than a government-managed society. The only way to save our Constitution is to unseat the usurpers in Washington and replace them with people who know that less government is the best government.

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Henry Lamb is the author of "The Rise of Global Governance," Chairman of Sovereignty International , and founder of the Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO) and Freedom21, Inc..

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Note -- The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, and/or philosophy of GOPUSA.

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