The Bald Eagle Party

Age Limits, Founding Fathers, and the Foreseen vs. Unforeseen Age Limits, Founding Fathers, and the Foreseen vs. Unforeseen The U.S. Constitution sets the minimum age for serving in the House of Representatives at 25 years old . Fast forward to modern medical science, and we now know that brain development isn’t fully complete until around age 26 . It's a fascinating case of foresight—or perhaps the best estimate of maturity given their understanding at the time. This often gets me thinking about common arguments for restricting constitutional rights based on what the Founding Fathers “couldn’t have foreseen.” A favorite target? The Second Amendment and its relationship to modern firearms like automatic weapons. But let's consider a better example of what they couldn’t have foreseen : the invention of nuclear weapons . The sheer scale of destruction po...

A Thousand Years of Peace: A Vision for Humanity In a world where challenges are complex, solutions must be creative and impactful. Throughout my life, I have been shaped by experiences that few would choose but many could learn from. As a volunteer with the American Red Cross, I have stood on the frontlines of human suffering—whether it was the chaos of hurricane evacuations, the devastation of wildfires, or the quiet heartbreak of families displaced by disaster. I have witnessed firsthand the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of compassion, generosity, and service. The mission of the Red Cross is simple yet profound: to alleviate human suffering, no matter who or where. It is a mission that transcends borders, religions, and politics—a mission that has shown me that peace is not just the absence of war but the presence of justice, equity, and opportunity. It is this belief that drives my vision for a world where peace is no...