An Ol' Broad's Ramblings
Liberty Over Tyranny
Cry Treason!
By Alan Caruba
Treason is generally defined as the offense of attempting to overthrow the government of one’s country or of assisting its enemies in war. Benedict Arnold burned his name into U.S. history by conspiring with the British to turn over West Point to them. When his plot failed, he fled to England.
Having all formerly been traitors to the Crown, the framers of the Constitution defined treason narrowly. Historians tell us this was to lessen the possibility that those in power might falsely or loosely charge their political opponents with treason.
Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution says “Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.”
Let it be said that probably all presidents have been called treasonous by their political opponents.
A growing body of popular opinion, however, is beginning to regard the actions of Barack Obama as treason because they coalesce into a pattern that suggests a deliberate effort to undermine national security and the economy. The liberties we take for granted, privacy, freedom of speech, and others are seen to be in jeopardy.
Good stuff. Go read the rest!
I agree that the definition of treason in the Constitution is very narrow. Treason should not only be limited to causing war against your own country and assisting your enemies against your country. It also includes seeking your own interests while sacrificing the good of your country and your country men.
Gracious sakes, if that was the case, we wouldn’t have too many left in D.C., would we. Hmmm…. Not a bad idea.