America Out Loud

If we want to know how we got here, we need to understand where we started. If we wish to correct the mistakes of our past, we need to look at where we started to know where we went wrong. Before the Constitution, before the Declaration of Independence, Virginia adopted their Declaration of Rights. Government is created for the benefit of the people, to protect their rights, and for their protection and security. The very purpose of government is to serve the people, a concept that seems to have been lost in modern America. Since governments are created to serve the people, if a government is unable or unwilling to do so, then it’s the right of the people to alter or abolish it. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel; there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

Social media censorship is a touchy subject; it tends to bring up emotional reactions on both sides. Compelling someone to speak is just as much a violation of Freedom of Speech as denying them a chance to speak. Does that include the owners of corporations? You may have heard about Texas bill H.B. 20, an attempt by the government of Texas to prevent censorship by social media companies. The court is using “freedom of speech” to suppress freedom of speech. It has placed “a freewheeling First Amendment right to censor what people say” squarely in the hands of government. When any government has the ultimate authority as to what communication a privately owned platform must allow, then government has become the censor. When any government has the power to dictate to a private company how they will be allowed to use their private property, then government has become the dictator. And what government can do to private corporations, it can just as easily do to you. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel; there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

How Safe is Your Child from Internet Predators? The truth will frighten you. In this special report, show host Randy Sutton interviews Detective Randall Snyder (Ret), who spent years investigating internet crimes against children and has written a book called “Cyber Creeps.” His startling information is something that every parent needs to know. More than 1 million leads come into the National Missing and Endangered Children’s Center each year concerning the cyber exploitation of children. These leads concern everything from “kiddie porn “to murder. Learn how law enforcement is fighting to save the children. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

Once again, the federal bureaucracy is after our children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added the COVID-19 “vaccines” to both the “Vaccine for Kids” program and their child immunization schedule. Many schools, daycares, and other children’s programs across the nation use the CDC’s immunization schedule as a prerequisite for enrollment and attendance. That means these schools and programs use the CDC’s malfeasance to justify coercing you into using your children for medical experimentation. Since children are not generally at risk from COVID-19, there is no medical reason to require them to be inoculated either. For this reason, I believe everyone, especially parents, should push their state legislatures to pass the Save Our Children from Medical Experimentation Act. I created this draft legislation to help people across the country discuss this with their legislators. This sample legislation should help you work with your state legislature to protect your children from this abusive and corrupted federal bureaucracy. The operative language is posed on America Out Loud. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel; there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

In one of the bloodiest weeks in law enforcement history, 11 officers have been shot and four killed. Perhaps most disturbing is the nature of the attacks on our police across the nation. The rise in ambush killings is in epidemic proportions. Lt. Randy Sutton holds nothing back in holding the system responsible for the carnage and violence. Even as the body count continues to rise in cities like Seattle, New York, Portland, Los Angeles, and other urban areas, the only efforts being made by democratic leaders in these cities and states are to continue reading the drum of blame… blame of law enforcement as they push the narrative of racist law enforcement being responsible for the current crime surge. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

I’m sure you’ve heard of “Operation Crossfire Hurricane,” sometimes called “Russia gate.” Carter Page was caught up in this investigation and sued the Department of Justice for lying to the FISA court in order to acquire warrants to surveil him. A district court recently granted the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the case. This is what happens when we allow the opinions of judges, euphemistically called “constitutional law” to supersede the Constitution itself. While Congress did not include civil penalties under the FISA law for deceiving the court, they already exist in U.S. Law under 42 U.S.C. ¶1983 since it caused a deprivation of rights for Mr. Page. Furthermore, the claim of sovereign immunity deprives the American people of a method to petition for a redress of grievance, which violates the First Amendment. Claiming that the courts do not have the power to offer redress to a violation of the Constitution is a dereliction of duty, which certainly is bad behavior in my book.

It seems most Americans believe in rights and liberty, that is, until they don’t get their way. Have you ever considered what right you have to impose your will on others? That is the issue in a complaint against Yeshiva University in New York City. Can the City and State of New York force this Jewish university to violate its core beliefs by officially recognizing and supporting a student group whose stated purpose is to change the religious nature of the university? Can the City of New York force a private university to recognize a student group that is antithetical to its religious beliefs? While I’ve already shown that the First Amendment claim is flawed, federal courts have frequently ignored the language of the Constitution in an attempt to protect religious freedom. In this conflict between two sets of rights, who should win? The question comes down to who is attempting to impose their will upon the other. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

The realities of the movement to defund, demoralize and dehumanize law-enforcement officers are far different from what is portrayed in the media and by the political left. The best-selling author of “the war on cops,” journalist Heather McDonald has written the definitive essay, including accurate statistics concerning black-on-black crime. The majority of victims are the black lives being taken by violent crime in the same cities that the political left pretends to care about. Show host Randy Sutton calls for unity between the people of America and their law enforcement community. It is only through that partnership black lives will be protected. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

Will the federal courts protect the churches, or promote the agenda of the pro-abortion groups? Yes, this case was about the free exercise of religion, specifically whether or not churches could be forced to provide abortion coverage in their employee’s health insurance, but the underlying jurisprudence came down to scrutiny and how hard government had to work to overrule the Constitution of the United States. Is this what passes for justice in America today? Is this what people call the rule of law? The protection of your rights determined by a single judge? How safe do you feel when the protection of your rights comes down to how a judge feels about a “compelling government interest”? What about the compelling government interest laid down in the Declaration of Independence? Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

In the contentious race for the governorship of the state of Nevada, the polls have Sheriff Joe Lombardo, Clark County Sheriff, a Republican almost even with the incumbent Governor. The Republicans and Democrats are pouring millions of dollars into the state of Nevada. Sheriff Lombardo, a 36-year law enforcement veteran, sits down with show host Randy Sutton to lay out how important it is to embrace the law enforcement community for the safety of its people. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

You answer a knock at your door to find a government agent standing outside. Do you know what your rights are? When does the agent need a warrant? What makes a search reasonable? What should you do if the agent attempts to illegally enter your home? Whether or not you end up in jail may very well depend on how well you know your rights, and how prepared you are to defend and assert them. So, where does that leave you if and when you find a government agent at your door? First, unless they have a warrant, you are not required to grant them entry. If they threaten to have you arrested for refusing them, remind them of the Fourth Amendment and the fact that the Supreme Court has confirmed that you cannot be prosecuted for refusing to allow an inspection without a warrant... Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

Associate Justice Kagan made a statement that many probably took in stride, but for me, was jaw-dropping. "I’m not talking about any particular decision or even any particular series of decisions, but if, over time, the court loses all connection with the public and with public sentiment, that’s a dangerous thing for a democracy," Elena Kagan. I expect most people to read this sentence and not give it a second thought, but when I read this, I see the failure of the republic. Let me explain. Justice Kagan is concerned that the court may lose its connection with the public and public sentiment, but the court is not elected by the public, and for a very good reason. The court’s job is not to court public opinion, but to decide controversies and criminal prosecutions based on the law. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

Under Policing in America has reached crisis proportions. The exodus of law enforcement officers across the country has led to the public safety being in jeopardy in major cities and small communities throughout the nation. As the numbers of law-enforcement officers have dwindled ⏤ violent crime has skyrocketed. The anti-law enforcement and public safety lobby continues to score victories by passing legislation and policies that reduce the ability of law-enforcement to be affective. In this episode of The Voice for American Law Enforcement show, host Randy Sutton breaks down the the realities of the crisis. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

The idea of the Double Jeopardy Clause is simple: Government only gets one chance to convict you of a crime. In the United States, we have multiple governments. We have the federal government, one for each of the fifty states, and I don’t know how many county and city governments. Does the Fifth Amendment apply to all of these governments? Yes. There is nothing in the language of the Fifth Amendment to limit it to just one government. So what happens when a state tries someone, yet doesn’t get a conviction? Is it possible to get another chance once “jeopardy has attached,” as the legal eagles would say? Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

She has helped more than 10,000 people become millionaires, and now Loral Langemeier is reaching out to law enforcement to help them become financially healthy. Loral has five New York Times best-selling books on creating personal wealth. She has helped tens of thousands of people learn how to become financially healthy. But Loral is also a supporter of law enforcement and other first responders and knows of the stress and struggles they are facing in this unprecedented “War on Cops.” In her compelling interview with show host Randy Sutton, Laurel lays out the keys to a family legacy of financial health and wealth. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

Dr. Jon Petrick is a reluctant politician. A successful physician and entrepreneur, he has been moved by the senseless attacks against the nation's police to take a stand and campaign to join the state assembly. In an incredibly informative interview with Show Host Randy Sutton, Dr. Petrick reveals how all Americans can play a role in their government by understanding the Constitution and the American system of justice. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

Democrats have been trying to pack the Supreme Court since they stopped getting their way in justice nominations. While those attempts have not borne fruit, some think they have found another way to gain control of the third branch of government. How will the rest of Congress, and the American people, react to this latest attempt to politicize the federal judiciary? While the official title of this legislation is “Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2021”, it should be called “The Reinvent the Federal Judiciary Act.” Not only is Congress claiming the authority to change the duration of a justice’s service, but also how and when they are appointed, by creating a “post court” position they may fill. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

When a state offers parents a choice in schools, what limits can they put on the money? Most people cannot afford private schools, and others cannot dedicate time to homeschooling. Since the people pay for these government schools through their taxes, shouldn’t they be able to use that money for better options? David and Amy Carson sought tuition assistance to send their daughter to Bangor Christian Academy, while Troy and Angela Nelson sent their son to Temple Academy, but could not afford to also send their daughter. There was one problem for these two families, though; since 1981, Maine has limited tuition assistance to “nonsectarian” schools. While both schools met the state’s requirement of being accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the schools did not qualify as “non-sectarian.” Since the First Amendment specifically prohibits Congress from passing laws abridging the free exercise of religion, it appears once again the court got to the right answer, but for the wrong reasons. What Maine’s “nonsectarian” clause did by singling out religious schools for discrimination, was violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

Police, Power, and Politics. Lt. Dave Smith, a law enforcement expert, and trainer, holds nothing back in his assessment of the overreach by the United States Department of Justice and the federal bureau of investigation as he analyzes the moves made by the Biden administration and their utilization of America’s premiere law enforcement agency against a political opponent. In a jaw-dropping interview with show host, Randy Sutton, the historical context of this move plus the militarization of the Internal Revenue Service reveal a very dark and a power-play by one political party even as the national media ignores the Biden administration’s unprecedented attack on who they view as political opponents. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

Do you have the right to tell people they should break the law? That is the basis of the case United State v. Hernandez- Calvillo & Papalotzi. Both Hernandez-Calvillo and Papalotzi were charged with encouraging people to enter the country illegally. But what about their Freedom of Speech? If we were to apply subsection (iv) equally, then many politicians, pundits, and everyday Americans would be guilty. Just think of how many people, from the President of the United States to state and local officials, have encouraged or induced aliens to enter or reside in the United States, knowing that doing so would be in violation of the law... Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

Charlie Giblin, retired Special Agent in charge of the New Jersey Department of Treasury, sounds the alarm about the overreach of the FDA of the US as they move to ban menthol cigarettes and all flavored tobacco in America. The drug cartels and China stand to make billions of dollars from the misguided power play by the federal government. Already more than 100,000 people died from opioid overdoses and poisonings just last year due to China’s efforts to destabilize America. Also, in this episode of the Voice for American Law Enforcement, you will hear the incredible story from the wife of a Las Vegas metropolitan police officer who has been disabled In the line of duty as she battles a corrupt Worker’s Compensation system that cares nothing about injured and disabled police officers. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

What does a case involving the Clean Air Act have to do with restraining federal agencies? In the Supreme Court’s opinion in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, the court found that the agency had exceeded its statutory powers. But that was not all. What started as a question of whether or not the EPA’s plan to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions from the electric grid was constitutional ⏤ turned into a statement about the limits of discretion granted to executive agencies. The EPA claimed the authority to transform electrical generation throughout the country. Was this a power Congress had delegated to the EPA under the Clean Air Act? According to the majority of the court ⏤ NO. Executive agencies cannot enact rules beyond the powers specifically delegated to them by legislation. It appears the EPA, along with most if not all of the executive agencies, believe they have the power to run the country. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

Does any state have the legal authority to arbitrarily decide whether or not you get to exercise your right to keep and bear arms? That is the question in the case New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen. New York State is one of six “may issue” states, meaning that you may not get your carry license even if you’ve met all of the legal requirements to do so. In New York State, you had to show you had a special need for self-defense, greater than the general public. Does that sound like an infringement on your right to keep and bear arms to you? The State of New York makes it a crime to possess a firearm without a license, whether inside or outside the home. An individual who wants to carry a firearm outside his home may obtain an unrestricted license to “have and carry” a concealed “pistol or revolver” if he can prove that “proper cause exists” for doing so. Let’s start with the obvious. The Constitution, as the supreme law of the land, makes this New York State law invalid and void. Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.

New ammunition for the “War on Cops.” A retired major crime investigator develops a new app to assist law enforcement officers in the battle against prosecution for shootings and other major uses of force. As the “War on Cops” has progressed and “activist “district attorneys and prosecutors have moved against law-enforcement officers even for justified shootings, the need for a defense mechanism has never been greater. This new technology and product can save the careers and perhaps even the lives of law enforcement officers across the nation. ‘Thin Blue Defend’ is now in use and is a major protective tool for our police. Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.

The evidence seems pretty straightforward, the government in Washington, D.C. is just as corrupt and despotic as the government we declared independence from in 1776. Sadly, the American people are rushing toward their own servitude. My hope is that if we take a closer look at how far we have fallen, We the People will once again show that tyrants are unfit to govern a free people. I wonder if, when those 56 men pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor in support of the Declaration of Independence, they ever conceived that not only would the American people return to a life of dependence, but that we would do so willingly. Thankfully, this does not have to be our fate. If We the People will pick up the Constitution, read it, and study it, we’ll find that our subjection to Washington, D.C., is not the law, but a result of our own actions. Washington, D.C.’s power is as fake as the emperor’s clothes in the Hans Christian Anderson story. Isn’t it time others join me in pointing out just how naked the government in Washington, D.C. really is? Read the full article... watch and learn from Constitutional Expert Paul Engel, and there is always much more to learn back at America Out Loud: https://americaoutloud.com.