We the People and Our Freedom Charters, Second Edition

This single nation of separate states is pieced together from thousands of years of human experience in countless societies throughout human history. Understanding the efforts and intents that have produced this extraordinary country is instrumental to its current greatness and future success.

To fully appreciate the founding philosophy and internal workings of our Freedom Charters, one must understand their original source, fundamental premises, and systematic processes. Most essential is the belief that people possess inherent natural rights, and these rights are not derived from other human beings or government entities, but from a conscious creator of nature and humanity.

JOHN K. PITKETHLY, MA, LMHC, earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a master's degree in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida, Orlando. Passionate about American history and the foundational principles of governance, John combines his academic background with a deep interest in the philosophical roots of liberty and sovereignty. He lives with his wife and two children in north central Florida, where he enjoys studying and writing about the nation's constitutional and democratic traditions.