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Sovereignty of the State

By on May 4, 2010 in Sovereignty Movement, State Sovereignty

The just closed session of the Florida Legislature struck a resounding blow for state sovereignty with the passage of the Florida Health Care Freedom Act. ( You can read the text HERE)

The challenge to all of us now is to work to make sure when this initiative appears on the ballot, 60% of the voters approve it. http://www.liberty4florida.com/ has been created for this purpose of informing and winning voters over to this important liberty amendment.

HM19, Florida’s sovereignty resolution, did not make it to the floor this session. As a memorial, HM19 would not have the force of law. A stronger bill, HJR 679, the Sovereignty of the State bill, which would also be an amendment initiative got off to a late start. As you can see from this partial wording, it is much more powerful and will have the full force of law.

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Florida’s Road Back to Sovereignty may have some detours

By on March 11, 2010 in Sovereignty Movement, State Sovereignty

Once upon at time, the following declaration came out of our state capitol.

Ordinance of Secession.

We, the People of the State of Florida in Convention assembled, do solemnly ordain, publish and declare: That the State of Florida hereby withdraws herself from the Confederacy of States existing under the name of the United States of America, and from the existing Government of said States; and that all political connection between her and the Government of said States ought to be and the same is hereby totally annulled, and said union of States dissolved; and the State of Florida is hereby declared a Sovereign and Independent Nation; and that all ordinances heretofore adopted in so far as they create or recognize said Union are rescinded; and all laws or parts of laws in force in this State, in so far as they recognize or assent to said Union be and they are hereby repealed.

Done in open Convention, January 10th, A.D. 1861

“….In early January 1861, a special convention of delegates from around the state met in Tallahassee to consider whether Florida should leave the Union. Governor Madison Starke Perry and Governor-elect John Milton were both strong supporters of secession. For days, the issues were debated inside and outside the convention. In a minority opinion, former territorial governor Richard Keith Call, acting as a private citizen, argued that secession would bring only ruin to the state.

On January 10, 1861, the delegates voted sixty-two to seven to withdraw Florida from the Union. The next day, in a public ceremony on the east steps of the capitol, they signed a formal Ordinance of Secession. News of the event generally led to local celebrations. Later, the delegates adopted a new state constitution. Florida was the third state to leave the Union, and within a month it joined with other southern states to form the Confederate States of America.

News of the war’s end reached Florida in rumors and fragments later in April and in early May. Several months before, Florida’s Governor Milton had proclaimed that death would be preferable to reunion, and on April 1, he ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound…”

–Florida Department of State Website Historical Page

I am not suggesting Florida leave the union. I am not suggesting our legislature have the same courage of conviction exemplified by Governor Milton. There must be some middle ground though between these two positions where legislators can offer some conviction and core beliefs. (And by the way, can you name any town or county named after Richard Keith Call? There is however a Madison County, towns named Starke and Perry and a Milton, Florida.)

The legislature currently has three once highly touted “sovereignty” bills on the table for the upcoming session. These are “The Florida Tenth Amendment Resolution,” “The Fire Arms Freedom Act” and the “Health Care Freedom Act.” These bills, their authors and cosponsors can be found at http://flfreedom.org/

The Health Care Freedom Act is currently awaiting hearing in committee as HJR37. If added to our state constitution as an amendment, it provides the citizens of Florida with protection from the penalties proposed by nationalized health care.

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Liberty Is On The March. Is Florida Out of Step?

By on March 9, 2010 in Liberty, Sovereignty Movement

Excerpt From John Tate’s Campaign for Liberty Newletter

“Congressman Ron Paul’s incredible straw poll victory at CPAC (with, I’ve been told, the most support of any straw poll victor in the Conference’s history) sent a clear message to the establishment that not only are we more energized and passionate than ever, but we are organized and ready to take our freedoms back.

Across the country, Americans who are fed up with the federal government’s abuse of the Constitution are training to more efficiently take action, alerting their fellow countrymen to threats against freedom, passing out materials, contacting Congress, and running for office themselves.

And as more people become fed up with standing by while Washington, D.C. continues to trample on states’ rights, state legislators are fighting back as well.

First introduced by a Ron Paul supporter in Montana, legislation to nullify federal laws and regulations on guns and ammo manufactured in states and staying within state borders has spread all over the country.

The Montana bill was signed by the governor in April 2009, and Tennessee enacted such legislation a few months later.

This is happening all over the country – but where’s Florida?

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Scott Yardley, Tenther, for Florida House

By on November 12, 2009 in Elections, State Sovereignty, Uncategorized

Scott Yardley, who is running for State House in Florida’s 95th District, has signed the Tenth Amendment Center’s 10-4 Pledge.

Here’s what he has to say about government, from his website:

Our Constitution strictly limits the powers of the federal government. Its primary function is to provide for the national defense and secure our national borders. Healthcare, economic issues, education, and use of natural resources within the State should be addressed at the state level. The Tenth Amendment reserves such rights to the states and to the people.

Federal bureaucracy has been steadily encroaching on States Rights, moving into areas that were never intended to be under the control of a central government. The failure of the Florida Legislature to challenge and check this abuse is a silent relinquishment of our States Rights to the federal government.

As your Representative in the Florida Legislature, I will passionately defend Florida’s Tenth Amendment Rights. We can address and solve our most pressing problems right here on the state level, without unnecessary federal involvement

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Francisco Rodriguez: Sovereignty for Florida

By on November 10, 2009 in Elections

Francisco Rodriguez is running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 83.  He’s an ardent supporter of the Constitution and has just signed the Tenth Amendment Center’s 10-4 Pledge.

Here’s a little of what he has to say about the Constitution, from his website:

The Constitution of the United States was written to limit the power of the Federal Government (See Article 1 Section 8, Article 1 Section 9 and the 10th Amendment). The fact that no Federal official signed the Constitution reminds us that the State of Florida and the people of Florida have more power than the Federal Government regarding decisions dealing with our personal lives. When elected to office I will fight to tame the Federal Government and bring it back to its Constitutional limits. The 10th Amendment is the most effective way to bring you control over your life and to affect change in your state and community.

Kudos, Francisco! Visit his website, find him on Facebook.

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Scott Plakon, Michael Boldin on Tea Party Patriots Live

By on November 4, 2009 in Media, Nullification, Sovereignty Movement, Uncategorized

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Last weekend, I had the honor of spending a few minutes on air with our friends over at TeaPartyPatriotsLive.com – on 660 WORL in Orlando. Also joining in the discussion is FL State Rep, Scott Plakon.

The topics? Good stuff – nullification, health care freedom, medical marijuana, firearms freedom, and more…

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Scott Yardley and Florida Sovereignty

By on October 19, 2009 in Elections

Scott Yardley is the latest candidate to sign on to the 10-4 Pledge for the 10th Amendment. He’s running for the Florida House of Representatives in the 95th District.

From his website, here’s a little of what Scott has to say about the 10th:

Florida did not create this recession. This recession is the result of an over-reaching federal government that has unconstitutionally assumed rights “reserved to the States.”

Although no state caused the recession, much can be done at the state level to correct it. States must become champions of guarding and reclaiming their Constitutional, Tenth Amendment rights.

Relying on Congress to protect States’ Rights is like depending on a fox to protect the henhouse.

Click here to find others who have signed on in support of the constitution.

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Health Care Town Hall Meeting – Clearwater FL – 9/15/09

By on September 14, 2009 in Announcements

Writes Scott Plakon:

Join us for a public meeting to discuss the Florida Health Care Freedom Act ( House Joint Resolution 37). Citizens will have the chance to voice concerns, ask questions and learn more about how to get involved with this great cause.

This is the third meeting in a series of town halls that Senator Baker and Representative Plakon have planned to advocate for the passage of the Florida Health Care Freedom Act.

Representative Plakon says, “Our bill (Florida Health Care Freedom Act HJR 37) seeks to prohibit any law or rule from forcing people into a “one size fits all” federally- mandated health care system, such as the one being rushed through Congress.”

Another House co-sponsor, Representative Sandy Adams says, “Today health care is at the top of all our minds. Whether you are a family, a senior, a single parent or a recent college graduate, you are concerned about how the massive changes being proposed in Washington will affect you and your loved ones.”

Senator Baker adds, “We are drawing the line in the sand… Congress’ plan even penalizes people that want to pay for their own lawful health care services. That’s just wrong.”

Each one of these proactive leaders are for health care reform! But, they all agree we must protect our citizens from further federal intrusion into our private lives. We don’t want another inefficient bureaucracy situated between the decisions we make with our doctors.

We welcome all Patriots to this meeting, but seating is limited to 230 so get there early! We respect all viewpoints and want to have another healthy and respectful dialouge, as we did in Altamonte Springs about a week ago.

Don’t forget…Health Care Town Hall Tuesday September 15th from 7pm-9pm at Tuscon’s Southwest Grill, located at 13563 Icot Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33760.

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Strong 10th Amendment Support in FL

By on August 20, 2009 in Activism, Commentary

by Cheryl Couture/SWFL 9.12 Project

Support for the Tenth Amendment was strong  in Naples, FL the evening of Aug. 17th.  Matt  Hudson, Representative for Florida’s 101st  District,   informed a packed room of citizens  about House Memorial 19.  HM19 urges Congress to honor the provisions of the Constitution of  the United States and the United States Supreme  Court case law which limit the scope and  exercise of federal power.

Rep. Hudson went on  to explain that HM19 serves as a notice and a  demand by the people of the state of Florida as  expressed through their legislature to the  Federal Government to cease and desist from  going beyond the scope of and issuing mandates   beyond  it’s constitutionally delegated powers. It also reasserts Florida’s sovereignty under the  10th Amendment to the Constitution of the   United States.  Continue Reading →

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