Ununited States
States Assert Constitutional Authority
Not since 1861 has there been such a wide spread disagreement about the authority of the Federal Government among the states. In the past few months, states have been standing up to Washington. After all, doesn’t Washington serve at the pleasure of the inhabitants of those states? Doesn’t the constitution grant certain rights to the states?
Virginia Considers State Currency
Article 1, Section 10 of the US Constitution says: “No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money; emit bills of credit; make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts” Virginia is now considering a bill that would appropriate funds to study the possibility of producing it’s own gold or precious metals backed currency. The move to return to a gold or bi-metal standard in the state is a proactive measure to prepare for a collapse of the US dollar. This is not Alex Jones talking about the collapse of the dollar, this is the Sate of Virginia. If they are taking precautionary measures, perhaps you should too. A practical way to prepare is to become your own central bank and keep a portion of your cash reserves in gold and silver. I use JM Bullion as they have the lowest price over spot of any online dealer.
Wyoming Stands Up for 2nd Amendment
Wyoming has initiated a bill that would make it illegal for any federal agent to enforce a federal firearms ban with in the states boarders. Any federal agent caught enforcing federal firearms bans in Wyoming would be subject to arrest and imprisonment if the bill becomes a law. Wyoming has decided to defend the second amendment at all costs. The Second Amendment reads: “A well regulated militia, being necessary tot the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Several county sheriffs from various states have also stood up to Washington and declared that they would not enforce such an infringement on the Second Amendment.
States Seek to Nullify NDAA 2012 Indefinite Detention
Texas, Michigan and Oklahoma are among the state that have proposed bills to nullify the provision of the 2012 NDAA that allows the government to indefinitely detain Americans. The provision allowing the indefinite detention of US citizens directly opposes the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th amendments.
States Pass Laws in Contrast to Federal Laws
While I am not a proponent of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, I do believe that it is a matter to be decided by the states and I do recognize the rights of Colorado and Washington to make that choice for themselves. The 10th Amendment says: “Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled”
While freedom has suffered some dramatic blows over the past few years, there is still a love for her in the hearts of a few Americans. Since the birth of our country, the hour has not been so dire. Now is the time to stand up for what you believe. Write your Senators and Congressmen and get involved in state politics. Make sure that your voice is heard. Freedom is slipping away, but all is not yet lost. Some great resources for maintaining freedom include Ron Paul’s Campaign for Liberty and The Constitution Party’s home page.
Leave us a comment and let us know what your state has done recently to stand up to the bullies in Washington.
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