The Constitution in 140 characters or less...

Constitution Day is upon us! This Saturday, September 17, marks the 224th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, the important document that protects the freedoms that we as Americans enjoy today. What are you doing to celebrate?

To get the party started early, join the Bluegrass Institute this Friday, September 16, from 4 to 5 pm ET as we participate in a "Constitution Day Eve Happy Hour Tweet Up" hosted by the State Policy Network (SPN) on Twitter.

Here's more from SPN about the Tweet Up:

"How to join?

1) Follow twitter.com/StatePolicy

2) Use #WethePeople in your Tweets

3) Ask Constitutional scholars questions, quote the founders or share your passion for the freedom in 140 characters"

Look forward to a lively discussion on freedom, liberty and what makes this country so great. Hope many fellow Kentuckians can join!

Quote of the day: Restoring liberty?

“But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever." --John Adams

Don't miss BIPPS' ad on the Constitution in The Lane Report

A new full-page ad released this month by supporters of the Bluegrass Institute tackles the most misunderstood clauses in the U.S. Constitution.

Politicians and bureaucrats increasingly use the General Welfare, Commerce and Necessary and Proper clauses of the Constitution to justify today’s unprecedented government intrusion into health care, energy and many other areas directly affecting Kentucky’s economy and its citizens’ freedoms.

Click here to read the latest Bluegrass Institute news release.

A government of enumerated, and therefore limited, powers

I spoke with Utah's new U.S. Senator Mike Lee yesterday and asked him what federal spending is beyond the proper scope of federal involvement. His answer is worth hearing.