September 3, 2026
Do you know how to read the Constitution? The rules of interpretation are remarkably simple.
High school-educated laypersons can understand it. Let me show you.
Fresh off the most innovative Second Amendment show ever, we bring you this “evergreen” resource.
IN THIS MESSAGE… I’ll be appearing near Cincinnati, Ohio in October. Details in the P.S.
How to Read the Constitution
We’ll hand you two “interpretive keys,” both located in the Bill of Rights. And I’ll explain why you begin there.
Two Lessons From a Law School Dean
Then, I’ll share with you two lessons that a law school dean taught me, as he argued MY Supreme Court case. Yes, I took a case to the U.S. Supreme Court! I’ll tell you a bit about that and who this attorney was. The lessons I watched him give to a three-judge panel (in the U.S. District Court) are so fundamental, they defy the need for expertise!
At this point, in this much-shorter-than-usual episode, I’ll apply those lessons to the First Amendment. And you’ll never read it the same way again!
Extremism In Defense of Liberty
As if that wasn’t enough, I’ll also show you how “extremist” the Constitution actually is. It’s remarkably clear about how unlawful our present government is. To be blunt…
This part reveals that, despite how wonderful the Bill of Rights is and how well-intentioned and well-crafted the Constitution is, there’s a real conversation to be had about the track record of the constitutional-republic approach to governance.
OR…
Indeed, for the final part of our analysis, we turn to…
Lysander Spooner
If you’ve never heard of him, you should. In the 1800s, he was an abolitionist whose work changed Frederick Douglass’s mind. After the Civil War was over, he refused to stop being inconvenient to comfortable myths about republican government.
Fundamentally, he argued that the Constitution…
- Either gave us the government we have, or it was powerless to prevent it.
- Wasn’t actually a social contract. Simply put, neither you nor I nor Lysander signed it.
So what do we do with that information?
Well, we remind you that this show is called Gracearchy – meaning, government by grace. So not only do we break down how Lysander dissected the problems, but also…
I’ll reveal to you how he found one “gracepoint” and leads us to another.
You’ll not only want to consume this short and simple course, but you’ll also want to save it for future reference and SHARING – the lessons here are that timeless.
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ZAP The State and have a nice day,
Jim Babka
Host, Gracearchy with Jim Babka
Co-creator, Zero Aggression Project
P.S. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be at The Christians for Liberty 2026 conference in the greater Cincinnati area on October 17! That morning, I’ll be interviewed, on stage. The topic? “Libertarianism as Spiritual Warfare.”
Passes and more information are available at https://libertarianchristians.com/conference/
A catered lunch is included. Admission is bargain-priced. Enter the code CFLC26BABKA at checkout to get $5 off your pass.
I want to meet you there!
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Jim Babka is the co-creator of the Zero Aggression Project. However, the views expressed in the show do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project (Downsize DC Foundation).