Please protect our 237-year-old democracy.

We in the United States were created from the ashes and bodies of those who sacrificed everything so that we would not be dominated or dominated by tyrants. As brave individuals in the face of adversity, they fought for our freedom after enduring the tyranny of the Old World. They risked their lives and sacrificed their livelihoods. Deprivations include leaving behind families, enduring harsh conditions, and facing the horrors of war in direct combat. Their unwavering commitment to freedom and pursuit of a democratic society laid the foundation for the nation we know today.

On Monday, September 17, 1787, the document was signed by delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Our Land Law, along with its 27th Amendment, requires America to continue striving for freedom and justice through war, chaos, unrest, political upheaval, assassination, and resilience against threats to democracy. It inspires and motivates the people.

Many countries have used the U.S. Constitution as a model to develop democratic systems. Constitutions around the world have been shaped by the principles of separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights. From the French Revolution to democracy in Latin America and Eastern Europe, the ideas embedded in the U.S. Constitution have shaped history and served as a beacon of hope for those seeking a more equal society. But if our country is a “troubled country,” as some say, why do so many people want to come here?

We should be proud of this country. You should be proud. From every point of view, not just with the words you see in editorials, but with actions. Voting is an “action”. The rights granted by the Constitution are difficult. You must exercise that right.

As a researcher, I have noticed that since 1787 there have been many attempts to turn our democratic republic into a dictatorship. In “The Recurring Crisis of American Democracy: Four Threats,” by Suzanne Mettler and Robert Lieberman, they state: “Democracy is not an on-and-off switch, but a continuum. At any given time, a country has the ability to conduct free and fair elections, uphold the rule of law, recognize legitimate opposition ideas, protect integrity, etc. You can be more or less democratic depending on the extent to which you meet the basic criteria of rights.

Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution promote freedom from tyranny. These days, dictators have become political megaphones, promoting their antithesis. Dictators are actively trying to dismantle the very foundational documents that hold our democracy together, effectively eroding our freedoms. Regressive and obstructionist factions are hostile to the most basic democratic norms and are planning reactionary changes. To ensure our freedoms are protected, we must resist and counter this attack on our democracy.