By Matthew Hayward As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." This sentiment resonates deeply with me. The essence of liberty is like a roaring fire, warming the heart of my home—a sanctuary that values freedom and individuality above all else. Now, let's take a moment to delve into the roots of this freedom-loving mindset. The phrase "Live and let live" is more than just a catchy slogan; it's a philosophy that has stood the test of time. Originating from various cultural and philosophical traditions, it found fertile ground during the Enlightenment era. Thinkers of that time were challenging the status quo, advocating for individual rights and freedoms. The social contract emerged, suggesting that we give up some freedoms to a governing body for the greater good, but with the caveat that the ...

By Matthew Hayward In the land of liberty, a peculiar and troubling paradox exists. A citizen, once confined within the walls of a prison, is under the care and protection of the state. Upon release, they are thrust back into society, expected to fend for themselves, yet stripped of their fundamental rights to self-protection and participation in the democratic process. The Second Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedom, is denied to many who have paid their debt to society. But the injustice doesn't end there. The right to vote, the very essence of a democratic society, is often withheld as well. Imagine a bird, caged for years, finally set free but with clipped wings and a silenced song. Such is the plight of the released prisoner, expected to navigate life without the means to protect themselves or the voice to influence the society they rejoin. The state's duty to protect does not end at the prison gate, nor does its obligation to uphold the principles of our Constitut...

In his final appearance on Fox News in 2012, Judge Napolitano, host of "Freedom Watch," delivered an impassioned monologue - a powerful critique of the state of our nation's freedoms and liberties. This potent discourse, rich with thought-provoking questions about the balance of power within our government, the sanctity of individual rights, and the authenticity of our Republican form of government, proved to be his swan song on the network before his abrupt dismissal. Since then, this speech has emerged as a guiding light for those seeking to unravel the intricacies of our constitutional rights and as a clarion call for those determined to safeguard these rights. Here lies that speech, in its unfiltered form, as resonant now as it ever was: Freedom Watch with Judge Napolitano's "The Plain Truth" aired on FOX NEWS in 2012. "Dose the government works for us, or do we work for the government? Tonight, what if the Constitution no longer applied?  What if t...

 By Matthew Hayward Dear Members of the Political Class, I hope this open letter finds you in good spirits and with an open mind, for the words I pen are crucial to our great nation's continuing strength and prosperity. It is with a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering commitment to the liberties our founding fathers bequeathed to us that I address you today. The topic at hand is the Second Amendment and the concept of the militia, both of which are integral to safeguarding the freedoms we hold dear. When our forefathers crafted the Constitution, they had the wisdom and foresight to understand that a well-regulated militia is necessary for the security of a free state. They recognized that every able-bodied and willing American plays a pivotal role in preserving and protecting the very fabric of our nation. In that spirit, I call upon you to acknowledge and support the right of the people to keep and bear arms, as enshrined in the Second Amendment. In today's world, t...

Critical Review of 'We Live in Public' by Matthew Edward Hayward around 2010 Josh Harris said it best in his documentary, We Live in Public: “The internet is like this new human experience; at first, everyone is going to like it, but there will be a fundamental change in the human condition. One day, we are all going to wake up and realize we are all servants; it’s captured us.” I have felt and seen this truth, my truth, since I was in seventh grade. I wrote a paper about technology surpassing humanity. It was about how uncivilized and barbaric mankind is. I made an argument that Indigenous people were far less barbaric than those who wore power suits and used government and courts to destroy lives and resources and create massive economic inequalities in the name of philanthropy. I wrote about how, thanks to technology, our capabilities are far greater than our understanding of the application of our actions. “Technology is advancing quickly, yet man is evolv...