We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
To me, the Preamble is very short and sweet but has alot of meaning. By starting with "We the People of the United States," sends out a very powerful message that the United States is a whole and shall be governed like a whole as well. If you continue to break down the rest it is very simple and is what we live by everyday of our lives. Even though it is all important, I am choosing to discuss certain aspects of the Preamble.
"Establish Justice"- Everyone shall be treated fairly, not matter what. It seemed like it took a while for this to come full circle with everyone no matter race or gender is treated fairly.
"Provide for the common defense"- Everyone bounded by the borders of the United States shall be protected. As a citizen you should have the security of being safe in your country and also fighting for your freedom.
"Promote the general welfare"- This simply means that we need to care for those in need. It is a disgrace that some people go without any shelter or food while others live in comfort. In the beginning I think this was a great idea but even though there are many options, we have began to stray away from this statement.
*As you think about all these aspects of the beginning to the U.S Constitution, I can't help but think if maybe we are slowly growing away from these powerful words of our founding fathers.
Common quotes
"Our Constitution was not written in the sands to be washed away by each wave of new judges blown in by each successive wave of new judges blown in by each successive political wind that brings new political administrations into temporary power." — Hugo Black, Supreme Court Justice, 1970
The Constitution of the United States was made not merely for the generation that then existed, but for posterity - unlimited, undefined, endless, perpetual posterity.
Henry Clay (U.S. Senator)
Here is a prime example of how much people think they know about the Preamble.
