Concordia res Parvae Crescunt
On May 11, 2009, the Louisiana State Senate voted unanimously in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 (SCR2), which “Memorializes Congress to affirm Louisiana’s sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America and to demand that the federal government halt its practices of assuming powers and imposing mandates upon the states for purposes not enumerated by the Constitution of the United States of America.”
The resolution, introduced by Senator Crowe, passed 32-0, and was received by the Louisiana House on 05-12-09.
Here’s the full text of the resolution:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To memorialize the Congress of the United States of America to affirm Louisiana’s sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America and to demand that the federal government halt the practice of assuming powers and imposing mandates upon the states for purposes which are not enumerated by the Constitution of the United States of America.
WHEREAS, the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America reads as follows: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people”; and
WHEREAS, the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America defines the total scope of federal power as being that specifically granted to the Constitution of the United States of America and no more; and
WHEREAS, the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America means that the federal government was created by the states specifically to be an agent of the states; and
WHEREAS, today, in 2009, the states are demonstrably treated as agents of the federal government; and
WHEREAS, many powers assumed by the federal government as well as federal mandates are in direct violation of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court has ruled in New York v. United States, 112 S.Ct. 2408 (1992), thatCongressmay not simply commandeer the legislative and regulatory processes of the states; and
WHEREAS, a number of proposals from previous administrations and some pending with the present administration aswell as fromCongressmayfurther violate theConstitution of the United States of America.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana memorializes the Congress of the United States of America that the legislature affirms Louisiana’s sovereignty under the TenthAmendment to theConstitution of theUnited States ofAmerica over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States of America.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana also demands that the federal government halt and reverse its practice of assuming powers and imposing mandates upon the states for purposes not enumerated by the Constitution of the United States of America.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to the secretary of the United States Senate and the clerk of the United States House of Representatives and to each member of the Louisiana delegation to the United States Congress and to the president of the United States of America and to the governor of Louisiana.
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As an eighth generation colonial Louisianan, I am aware of the opinion by colonials that the Louisiana “Purchase†was illegal under both French and American Law, it not even having approval by the U.S. congress. My grandparents generation refused to be called American, always referring to themselves as French, and of course, speaking that language. Louisiana is probably the only state that is constitutionally bilingual. They volunteered to serve in the American military during times of war because it was expedient to do so, and the American government as described in the U.S. Constitution identical to their political instincts and beliefs.
That Constitution is the contract between the people, states and federal government. With the contract absolutely breached, in fact, there is no longer an existing contractual relationship. As a minimum, demanding that the Constitutional guarantees be kept, the State of Louisiana maintains a legal, moral and ethical position. May God grant the same strength, courage and moral fortitude to others.
in louisiana we may be poor but we are free! ant we aint scared, molon labe!
As an eighth generation colonial Louisianan, I am aware of the opinion by colonials that the Louisiana “Purchase” was illegal under both French and American Law, it not even having approval by the U.S. congress. My grandparents generation refused to be called American, always referring to themselves as French, and of course, speaking that language. Louisiana is probably the only state that is constitutionally bilingual. They volunteered to serve in the American military during times of war because it was expedient to do so, and the American government as described in the U.S. Constitution identical to their political instincts and beliefs.
That Constitution is the contract between the people, states and federal government. With the contract absolutely breached, in fact, there is no longer an existing contractual relationship. As a minimum, demanding that the Constitutional guarantees be kept, the State of Louisiana maintains a legal, moral and ethical position. May God grant the same strength, courage and moral fortitude to others.
Louis - no doubt that your great state has a long history and tradition - it's good that people there are calling on their state government to stand up for their rights. Have you looked into getting a local group going in support of the 10th Amendment?
I must have thought I was on the Washingtontimes and that it would refresh before I finished, so I see I didn't even take the time to edit the to me 'TOLD me'. There was a LOT more conversation besides what I mentioned above, so... perhaps she just got tired of me ranting, but I did say to her, 'I guess you're inviting me to leave'? as she was escorting me out the door. haha I've been emailing her (and a lot of other people) to alert them of what is going on, but I hear nothing. No leave me alone, go away, and definately no 'thank you's.' :(
This is so awesome!!! Now, where or who do I need to go to in order to get Maine going on this? I got as far as visiting one of our State Senators. She listened to me, to me that it would be hard to do, then kindly escorted me from her home. lol... I thought it strange, but I got over it. (I think). haha
Do I need to talk to a bunch of people, get signatures, etc? Please, get me started on this
The Louisiana State Sovereignty Legislation by Senator A.G.Crowe still has to be voted on by the House. Right now it is in the House&Governmental Affairs Committee. Senator Crowe thinks it will pass with no problems. The session is over this month though- so we need to flood them with emails of support for this legislation SCR NO.2. The website for contacting your representative is: http://www.legis.state.la.us
Many thanks to state senator Crowe and to Carla Robert for crafting a bill with such rhetorical teeth. Now on to legislating the regulatory teeth that can subdue the money monster which has been eating away at our national constitution. True state sovereignty will be restored when the central bankers of this world and the national government prostitutes are forced to end their adulterous liasons.
This is just the beginning. Whe need arrests and procecution of the central bankers for RICO ACT violations. We are under attack! Please, go to World Crisis Radio and listen to Webster Tarpley, INFOWARS.COM, and RENSE.COM so you may learn more about the world in which you live. It is time to become an American to say no to tyranny and the Redcoats who by the way are the source of the problems this country endures.
Thank God for you!!!! Hurray for the wonderful State of Louisiana! I am so very encouraged that you have chosen to fight the federal tyranny in the United States. In an age where it is considered "controversial" to say one believes in marriage between a man and a woman, it is very encouraging to see those who stand up for true freedom in America. May the Lord bless your efforts!
I live in Connecticut.
i wholeheartedly agree
Go Louisiana!! Welcome to the Free State Movement!
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