A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

I received the following in an email that I received because I am a member of Campaign For Liberty

Paul Supporters Lead Fight to Restore State Sovereignty in Oklahoma

"State House to consider historic bill to take back state's rights under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution"

Oklahoma City – For far too long, the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has been known as the forgotten amendment. With power grab after power grab, Congress has slowly eroded the rights of states to keep powers not specifically granted to the federal government.

As more and more citizens and state legislators across the country begin to realize that this loss of states rights is at the core of many of our nation's problems, those legislators have set out to stop the out of control Congress and restore some sense of sanity and constitutional protections to the individual states.

On February 11th, Oklahoma became the first state to act on legislation to do just that. This action was directly brought about by a Ron Paul supporter, and it is Campaign for Liberty members that will see this battle all the way through.

You see, the 10th Amendment in our nation's Bill of Rights has long been despised by our big government foes. That amendment was drafted to enshrine in the Constitution what the Founders and the original states already knew: any power not expressly given to the federal government is kept by the states and the people. Although a lot of freedom-minded individuals have long fought for full compliance with this amendment in modern times, there has been a void of leadership and a lack of focused action - until now.

That void has been filled by the formation of Campaign for Liberty, which was born from Ron Paul's galvanizing 2008 Presidential campaign.

Campaign for Liberty is fighting in state legislatures across the country and in Congress to preserve and restore constitutional rights to all citizens, to subdue an out of control federal government, and to win back our lost freedom.

The fight in Oklahoma is a great example of the kind of battles we face in the next stages of the Ron Paul Revolution.

With the support of Dr. Paul's activists throughout the state, the Oklahoma legislature has taken up a vital bill to put Congress in its place and to remind it that there are limits to federal power.

This past Wednesday, the Oklahoma House Rules Committee unanimously supported House Joint Resolution 1003 (http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/20...JR1003_int.rtf), which expresses the sovereignty of the State of Oklahoma and clearly calls for an end to unconstitutional federal government mandates.

Representative Charles Key (R-Oklahoma City), the sponsor of this bill, has spearheaded a national movement to put the federal government on notice that the separate states are sick and tired of having their actions dictated by Washington, D.C.

Rep. Charles Key is a supporter of Dr. Paul – in fact, he was the first elected official in Oklahoma to endorse Ron Paul's candidacy for President (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa5sCO-3ly0) because of Dr. Paul's strong support for the US Constitution.

Oklahoma IS an example of how the R3volution is leading the battle to restore constitutional rights and freedoms to our citizens. The fight to reclaim our Republic and restore our Constitution is just beginning, and, with the continued efforts of Campaign for Liberty members all across the country, it is a fight that we can and will win.


Kirk Shelley

Oklahoma Interim State Coordinator, Campaign for Liberty

2008 State Coordinator, Ron Paul for President

P.S. If you live in Oklahoma, please contact your State House representatives and senators immediately. You can find their contact information here: http://www.capitolconnect.com/oklahoma/default.aspx

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

I am a big fan of the ignored Tenth Amendment but what good do you think States saying "Hey stop walking on us" is going to do? Unless states quit taking Federal funds and actually stand up to Uncle Sam nothing will change. The bills are useless. Form over substance.

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

It's a start.

This is the result of the Ron Paul campaign and the Campaign For Liberty he formed shortly thereafter.

This is the result of one of those young people that have gotten on board and have been awakened to a new hope that they can make a difference.

Maybe it will come to naught but this is the kind of action that has come to fruition in just a year after the awakening of a new group of young and enthusiastic people who not only know the end they seek but also know that it will only come incrementally. They are wise, resolved and calculated in what they do. They are running for local offices & state offices, winning and working their way up through the system.

As I said... maybe it will come to naught... Bare minimum this man will be able to go down in history as having tried.

For that... he deserves our applause.

But I have a feeling his goals are firm and his resolve is strong.

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

I hear what you're saying but it has no teeth. What do you do when the Federal Government violates the 10th? You can't say hey look we have a state law. You have to appeal to the SC and they aren't favorable to the 10th.

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

So give up?

Just lay down and call it quits?

It's over?

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

No, but I don't see the point in wasting time with actions that have no value. They are fighting the war on the wrong front. If a state started refusing federal funds that would give them a lot more power. For instance do you know why the drinking age is 21 in every state now? Congress said raise the drinking age or no highway funds.

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

Same with speed limits.

And I agree with you that this weaning process is mandatory to make significant headway.

But I'll take what I can get and move that direction.

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

If it motivates people to go further it's good if it stops there it is pointless. I like the fervor I just wish it was pointed in hte right direction.

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

So are we beginning to see the reality of the phrase, "the South will rise again"? :)

Couldn't Oklahoma find an issue that is pertinent to the 10th and make a stand (state statute) on that issue?

Interesting enough, I think our current DEMOCRAT President is one who is very favorable on issues of state sovereignty.

Re: A Long Needed Move Back To State Sovereignty
 

Upon what do you base this belief?