" Conscience " decisions

 Shall we determine our moral standards by popular vote ? That appears to be the prevailing attitude. Regardless of any " scriptures " or religious instruction if we all like it, let's do it. It is our right to do so. It does make it easier I'll give you that. Well, it is easier as long as you can suppress your conscience. One method of doing so is to replace that " nagging conscience " with faulty logic. The old " judgement " thing. I don't have any right to judge you. We all judge each other everyday. It is how we determine our likes and dislikes. Judgement in and of itself is not punitive ! It is merely a determination based on personal experience, or belief concerning the actions of another. Judgement is an opinion. That is why they say the Supreme Court issues an opinion. In their judgement of the facts they have determined whatever.
 I believe boundaries must be established. I can see no other way of maintaining a stable society. Breaking those boundaries is called " revolution. " Yes, there are times and circumstances when that action becomes necessary. We must keep in mind however that a " revolution " merely establishes a new set of boundaries. A new order if you please. Revolution is not the complete removal of all boundaries. How to establish those boundaries is the question. I believe the Constitution and the Bill of Rights have done so, quite handily. Seems to be working thus far. And despite decries to the contrary this society was founded upon, and mostly adhered to, the Christian-Judeo tradition. That provides us with our moral compass. Without that, or attempting to ignore it when convenient, will definitely change the direction  of the society. The problem is, where are we going ? To just wander about, going and doing whatever is profitable or pleasing, is not a stable course.
 It just seems to me that the big issues of today are the " moral " ones. Freedom is being used as a sword to cut through the restraints of morality. Freedom means, I can do whatever I want to. as long as it doesn't harm you. Isn't that what we hear all the time ? I am not my brother's keeper. Doesn't matter what harm to the society may result, it is the individual that matters. That is the result of the " me " attitude. What is best for me. In this " society " the United States of America, the purpose was made clear by the opening line : " We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, 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. " Note it specifically states secure the " blessings " of Liberty. Blessings are defined as Gods' favor. Yes, God. It is quite clear to me. It begins with We, meaning the whole. What is best for the whole ? Strange how so many years later and a fictional character named Spock says pretty much the same thing. The needs of the many et al. My point here is that those moral standards were adopted with the founding of this country and should not, must not, be replaced by legislation. Legislation cannot delineate morality only define legal standards. The answer to a lot of today's " issues " are moral ones. Guns are killing people ? Is it not the people pulling the trigger that are doing that ? Imposing ones own brand of " morality " upon the majority is another example. I am not saying " alternative moralities " should be punished but certainly not the law of the land in contrast to the stated mission of the society ! One of which is to secure the " Blessings of Liberty. " Jesus did not condemn but said instead, " Go and sin no more. " Was that judgement ? Yes, he judged that you had sinned but provided an alternative. Don't do it again. Simple  really.
 I have direct ancestors that fought in the revolution. They also established the union that we all enjoy today. I am their " posterity " and hold a moral obligation to continue their cause. Is it perfect ? Of course not, but the principals are sound. The establishment of Justice ( that's judgement ) insure domestic tranquility ( keeping the peace ) provide for the common defense ( second amendment ) promote the general welfare ( capitalism ) and secure those " blessings. " I submit the later is the most important. Make of it what you will. The final line does say, that we do " ordain " and " establish " and that is clear enough for me.