The Right to Know

When America was founded, many of the representatives agreed with the Constitution, but wanted to assure Americans of their rights. Thus, the Bill of Rights was created. Hopefully, all Americans know the rights given to us, some of which are freedom of speech and religion, the right to bear arms, and the right to a trail by jury. One right was, however, not included because of the elementary simplicity of it. All people have the right to the truth. Everyone should at least agree on this principle. I'm not saying that everyone should be able to get the truth about whatever he or she wants whenever he or she wants. The innate law of privacy protects us from that. However, everyone has the right to know the truth about matters that concern themselves.

If all persons accept the above principle as a given point, allow me to now state another truth base on our new one. Everyone, including Americans, has the right to truth when it involves them. We are involved with the choosing of our leaders. Our decision, as a nation, has been decided. The basic guidelines, laid out by our forefathers, assure us a qualified leader-- as long as these guidelines are followed. Imagine the disaster that would undoubtedly occur if any random person from any random country came and ran for president. Thus, the rules must be followed honestly.

I'm sure you understand what I'm trying to prove. We deserve truth, and we want to know whether our president-elect has followed the rules. I am not saying that I disbelieve Hawaii's claim for his authenticity, nor do I exactly believe his grandmother who says she witnessed his Kenyan birth. God and Obama himself only know who's telling the truth. All I'm trying to say is, it's not very hard to copy a birth certificate. You don't have to pass around copies to every curious bystander. All you have to do is prove that you aren't, to be blunt, a liar, a cheater, and a poser.

So, President Obama, why can't you simply respect the people you represent, and concede to their inalienable right of the truth? Or is that exactly what you're afraid of-- people knowing the truth? Even if you're lying to yourself, you are going to be our leader. We deserve to know.

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