Quotes - Dr. Griffin

Question 1

Founders & Rule of Law

Answer 1

Founders were very passionate about rule of law. But there is more to it than putting the legislature in charge. It was about the right balance of powers and checks of powers.

Question 2

Fundamental Principles of Government

Answer 2

If the fundamental principles of government are determined by those in power, we have no constitution. Our constitutional design is to limit arbitrary power.

Question 3

Why do we make the same mistakes [as a nation]?

Answer 3

Because a generation can be just 20 years; and lessons learn are lost to the next generation.

Question 4

Leaders & their Legacy

Answer 4

Today, executives and leaders are more concerned with their “legacy” and not what are the concerns of the people. This leads to great amount of new legislation as it is an opportunity to create big government programs to be remembered by.

Question 5

Technology & Slavery

Answer 5

Slavery comes in many forms. Today technology seems to enslave us.

Question 6

Design of Government

Answer 6

The design of government matters tremendously. Lives are literally at stake. That’s why constitutions are important.

Question 7

Elections Where Nobody Cares

Answer 7

“When we have elections where nobody cares, we soon have elections where nobody votes.” We have to remind the government whose in charge. But we must do it lawfully and orderly otherwise there is no free speech.

Question 8

Federal Government Being Supreme

Answer 8

It’s not a matter of the federal government being supreme but when it should be supreme. It’s a matter of scope and balance.