Pleading the 10th in Wyoming

By on January 11, 2010 in Sovereignty Movement, State Sovereignty
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wyoming-state-flagIn conjunction with a bill seeking to nullify Federal Gun Laws and regulations in Wyoming, state legislators have introduced two resolutions, (HJR1 and HJR2), asserting sovereignty for the state under the principles of the 10th Amendment.

Both resolutions call on Congress to “cease and desist from enacting mandates that are beyond the scope of the enumerated powers granted to Congress by the Constitution of the United States.”

The resolution is part of a growing grassroots movement in state legislatures across the country as a protest to the intrusion of the federal government into state government affairs.

In 2009, 38 states introduced similar resolutions, and 7 states passed them, garnering some significant national media attention for these efforts. Already in 2010, four states have introduced sovereignty resolutions and “the next step,” nullification of specific federal laws has been gaining traction in states around the country, too.

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Kristy
Kristy

One thing to keep in mind Illoway's Resolution that Simpson has agreed to jump on as a co-sponsor, is just a "Statement" Resolutions alone have no weight. You can tell the federal government "we won't tolerate you" till the cows come home... The Fed's obviously don't take us seriously and have even challenged legislation already passed in other states. What it truly takes is legislation with teeth to uphold resolutions to make them actually work.

The real test will be who will and who won't support 10th amendment legislation. Because some drag on the coat tails, and say "Oh sure I'll support this resolution" but when it comes to putting their neck on the line and getting legislation to hold the feds accountable, they won't always do it. That shows us if it's of a political boost to their career or if they are truly sincere in their agendas. Because it doesn't cost them anything to support a resolution, where it takes hard work, accountability and persistence on both the people and legislators to get a bill through. I have heard some says this resolution is a ploy to "shut us up", and make us settle, and/or compromise. So don't be surprised if some of these co sponsors on this resolution suddenly refuse to co-sponsor actual state's rights bills. The legislation will ultimately draw a line in the sand, either a legislator will be with the people or not. I am not against a resolution if it has legislation to back it, but a resolution alone has no accountability to those who try and challenge it.

Heidi
Heidi

Colin Simpson (R - Wyoming and one of our own) sponsored HJR2 - he's got a new page on FB - everybody become a fan! YEAH COLIN!

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