Border Security and the Federalist Papers: Why National Safety Is Government’s Primary Role

On this St. Patrick’s Day broadcast, Kim Monson welcomes Allen Thomas to discuss his essay on border security and the Federalist Papers, exploring why providing safety and security is the primary role of the federal government. In the second hour, Dr. Rachel Corbett from Roots Medical discusses the documentary Anecdotals and the importance of health freedom.

The Federalist Papers and Border Security

Start listening at 31:11 – Hour 1

In this segment, Allen Thomas joins Kim to discuss his essay on border security and the Federalist Papers. Thomas explains that the Federalist Papers were written to convince the colonies to adopt the Constitution, and one of the central arguments in Federalist No. 3 is that providing for the safety and security of citizens is the primary role of any nation. He emphasizes that without this basic security, citizens cannot pursue peace, tranquility, or any other means of living their lives.

Thomas connects this founding principle to current border security challenges, noting that the issue has become too politically contentious. He points out that human trafficking through the southern border has grown from a million-dollar industry to a billion-dollar industry, and calls for citizens of all political persuasions to unite behind addressing these critical security issues regardless of disagreements on implementation.

“Providing for the safety and security of its citizens is the primary role of any nation. You can’t really have peace and tranquility within your country if you’re constantly worried about whether you’re going to be invaded or whether foreign nations are going to have undue influence within the country.”

Allen Thomas, Essayist

Political Factions and Republican Unity

Start listening at 18:39 – Hour 1

Allen Thomas addresses the concept of factions from Federalist No. 10, explaining that a faction is not simply someone who thinks differently, but someone who wants to take rights away from other individuals. He draws parallels to current divisions within the Republican Party, noting that factious behavior occurs when people say certain groups do not deserve a seat at the table or a voice in discussions.

Thomas advocates for principled disagreement while maintaining unity, using a basketball team analogy to illustrate how attacking teammates leads to a death spiral rather than success. He emphasizes that truth does not need to shut down anyone’s voice because truth will prevail in the end.

“We need to be advocating for we, the people, to know and understand our government and be able to not look up to these political leaders who will bloviate and try and scare us and kowtow us into submission. We need to say, no, every individual is their own personal political leader.”

Allen Thomas, Essayist

Vaccine Injuries and the Documentary Anecdotals

Start listening at 66:29 – Hour 2

In this segment, Dr. Rachel Corbett from Roots Medical joins Kim to discuss the documentary Anecdotals, directed by Jennifer Sharp. Dr. Corbett explains that the film presents a unique perspective because Sharp was a vaccine supporter who experienced a vaccine injury herself, making it an effective tool for bridging conversations with people who might otherwise be resistant to discussing vaccine concerns.

Dr. Corbett discusses the challenges of treating vaccine-injured patients, noting that her colleagues at Roots Medical see multiple vaccine injury cases daily. She emphasizes the importance of intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness in both science and journalism, lamenting that both industries have lost their commitment to asking difficult questions and following the truth wherever it leads.

“I am always an optimist in that I think that the truth always will prevail. I sincerely believe that. And the movie is a great movie to send to your friends who don’t understand where you’re coming from.”

Dr. Rachel Corbett, Roots Medical

Caller Contributions

Start listening at 100:59 – Hour 2

Callers Ron from Denver and Rosemary from Wyoming contribute valuable perspectives. Ron discusses technology solutions for border security, including drone surveillance, while Rosemary emphasizes the distinction between training children versus educating them, noting that schools should teach how to think rather than what to think.