Mel Kahn,

Cheers.

The missing ingredient – constitutional obedience – is avoided because this election is like 2008: Ron Paul is running. He’s the only Republican who has consistently scored 100% on the JBS’ “Conservative Index” as published in The New American. It is the reason why Mr. Paul received more donations from soldiers in the military (2008) than all other candidates COMBINED – our soldiers take an oath to the Constitution and they know how important constitutional obedience is to our form of government. Without regard for this supreme law of the land, our nation will be subverted from within.

I would encourage anyone who is teaching American government to task their students with the job of comparing Ron Paul to every other candidate that is out there, including Barack Obama. The contrast between Paul and the others is stark, and the comparisons between Obama and the GOP field with Paul as a counterpoint drive home the fact that most politicians are statist in their record, regardless of party affiliation.

Also I suggest that in addition to that research, check out the “World’s Smallest Political Quiz” and how libertarian political philosophy is something that most Americans unconsciously embrace (we love liberty, after all), yet there’s a disconnect between that libertarian trend and the authoritarian bent expressed by most politicians after only a couple years in office.

That disconnect between what We The People are wanting – and what the beltway crowd is delivering – is why we have a militia movement, and even today, the Tea Party & Occupy Wall Street protests. Depending on how the economy goes, and other unforeseen events, we may see more protests and even broader dissident activity.

Just check out Ron Paul, and compare him to the rest. That will certainly spark discussion in the classroom!!