In 22 years of writing opinion columns, I’ve never written a truer headline. And in 22 years of writing columns, it’s never been a more important rule to understand about those we elect.

Two reasons for the headline. 1. It’s because the folks opposite me expect their “representatives” to do what they say or demand. 2. I simply want my “representative” to adhere to the Constitution. I don’t care who’s elected or from what party they’re a member. The Constitution limits their power. I also realize my “want” in this case might be the dumbest thing I’ve ever wanted from a politician in my life. Then again, maybe not.

In literally every out-of-control Facebook back and forth and forth and back regarding the two candidates running in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, those on the left keep demanding or spouting two things: 1. What has U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert done for her district? 2. She votes against veterans. That’s a load of fertilizer. And it’s being spread for the same reason. The left demands its representatives provide special rights, force people to do act and speak how they demand and punish enemies. Those are literally how Democrat politicians garner votes. See: Bennet, Michael.

By the way, it’s the same with all the propositions we vote on in Colorado. They’re unconstitutional on their face because you’re voting to change the constitution. And if they pass by even one vote, they become law. Folks, that’s not democracy, that’s mob rule. And mob rule never benefits the people. Because eventually — no matter how many times you or your special interests win —eventually the mob comes for you.

That’s why I voted for Boebert. She’s done what’s constitutional for her constituents (the left hates that) while fighting laws that are already unconstitutional. In addition she’s voted against every new unconstitutional bill. Let me help the rabid liberals: THESE BILLS ARE WHERE ALL OF THOSE “VOTES AGAINST VETERANS” COME FROM. Democrats bury little lines into omnibus  — look that up along with “continuing resolutions” — bills so they have talking points you’ll argue about on Facebook.
I also voted straight Republican hoping to elect folks who will do the same.

Here’s to waking up with two more years with representatives who represent you and me while following the Constitution. 

One more point on why your congressional member shouldn’t pass special laws you want to minimize personal responsibility, force your beliefs and behaviors on others or punish those who think differently. There are plenty on the right who should listen up as well. Term limits will never work.

Our founders thought term limits would be obvious because no one in their right mind would want more than one term in Congress. That’s because the Constitution limited members’ powers and certainly didn’t make it a paying career. The problem? Slimy politicians have done nothing over the centuries but increase the power and money involved since the first election. It’s near the point of no return outside of abolishing the Constitution, firing all the swamp creatures and starting over. Which might not be a bad idea when you think about it.

Given the power and money cesspool in Washington, D.C., all term limits would do is give us more slimy creatures more often. So instead of four- or five- term slimeballs going into lobbying after becoming millionaires, they’d be doing it after two terms. Just what Washington needs. MORE lobbyists. And believe you me, they’d figure out a way to become just as rich after two terms as they did after four, five, 10 or 150, like Nancy Pelosi. After all, there are cattle futures, pharmaceutical stocks and defense contracts among the myriad insider info still out there.

But remove the power and trillions and what do you get? Citizen servants and few, if any, insider trading tyrants like we have now. This way, if you have someone serving several terms while adhering to the limits of the Constitution, no one cares. The best news for Democrats, they won’t be representing me either, which is something everyone on the left wants. That should make everyone happy, but it won’t.

So, what does that leave when we don’t have personal representatives doing our bidding in Congress? Two things the left despises: personal responsibility and individual freedom. While I’m not the best at either at times, I live a life striving to be better for me and my kids. Here’s why and how I vote. In my 60 years on this orb, I see this about our country very clearly: Freedom is built on private property (physical, monetary, intellectual) rights and contract law. Period. That’s the Bill of Rights for me. 

Do what you want, think what you want and say what you want while interacting with those you want, be it business or pleasure. Your contract? Don’t break criminal laws and don’t break your word while (hopefully) acting ethically and morally. Everything else should left alone.

Especially by government.

Craig Hall is owner and publisher of the Business Times. Reach him at 424-5133 or publisher@thebusinesstimes.com.