http://www.constitutionparty.com RSS feeds for Constitution Party 60 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/76/Real-ID-Act.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=76 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=76&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/76/Real-ID-Act.aspx by Adopted At National Convention Be it resolved that the Constitution Party is opposed to the Real I.D. Act and all measures to institute a national I.D. and seeks to repeal the Real I.D. Act and urges State legislatures to nullify any and all such acts and all regulations that restrict the Constitutional right to travel.   Webmaster Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:06:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:76 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/75/Presidential-Debates.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=75 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=75&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/75/Presidential-Debates.aspx by Adopted at the National Convention WHEREAS, most voters find out about the personalities, character and positions of the presidential candidates by listening to the several presidential debates; and   WHEREAS, the participants in said debates are certified by the Presidential Debate Commission, based on preference polling for which only certain preferred names are included; and   WHEREAS, the Commission members are all registered Democrats and Republicans; and   WHEREAS, their job is primarily to keep the American electorate from finding out about non-Democrat and non-Republican alternatives for President;   THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Constitution Party that qualification for participation in the Presidential Debates should not be based on the subjectivity of a “name recognition” poll featuring whoever has spent the most money to advertise his name, but rather on the objective standard of ballot access.  If a candidate is on the ballot in a sufficient number of states that he could theoretically achieve a majority in the Electoral College, he should be included in the debates.   Webmaster Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:75 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/74/TSA.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=74 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=74&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/74/TSA.aspx by Adopted at the National Convention     WHEREAS, the Fourth Amendment to the U.S Constitution guarantees the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures;   WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court has held that the right to travel from one state to another…is not a mere conditional liberty subject to regulation and control under conventional due process or equal protection standards, but a right broadly assertable against private interference, as well as governmental action, and a virtually unconditional personal right guaranteed by the Constitution (Shapiro v Thompson 394 U.S.);   WHEREAS, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has deployed advance imaging technology requiring a traveler to either submit to a scan with the capability to capture a virtual naked image of the person or to submit to an intrusive, groping search including the touching of the individual’s genitals as a condition of travel without probable cause that the individual poses any threat;   WHEREAS, there remain significant questions about the long-term safety and effectiveness of the technology as a security devise;   WHEREAS, refusal to submit to a body scan does not constitute probable cause to be searched;   WHEREAS, it is an appropriate role of the Congress and the governments of the several Sates to protect her citizens from the abuse of over-zealous government employees groping and abusing them without probable cause and in the name of safety; now   THEREFORE be it resolved that the Constitution Party urges Congress to abolish the TSA.   BE IT LIKEWISE RESOLVED that the Constitution Party urges the State legislatures to pass legislation to protect the rights and dignity of travelers by requiring that probable cause must be present for an individual to be searched as a condition of access to public facilities or transportation.   Webmaster Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:74 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/73/Agenda-21-Policy.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=73 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=73&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/73/Agenda-21-Policy.aspx by Adopted at the National Convention WHEREAS, Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of utopian environmentalism, social engineering, and global political control that was initiated at the United Nations Conference on Environmental and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992; and   WHEREAS, Agenda 21 policy is being covertly advanced in local communities across the nation through the efforts of the International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in cooperation with state and municipal elected officials and bureaucrats via local “sustainable development” policies such as Smart Growth, Wildlands Project, Resilient Cities, Regional Visioning Projects, and other “Green” or “Alternative” projects; and   WHEREAS, the Agenda 21 plan of “sustainable development” views private ownership, single family homes, private car ownership and individual travel choices, and privately owned farms as destructive to the environment; and   WHEREAS, according to Agenda 21 policy, social justice is defined as the right and opportunity for all people to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment which would be accomplished by a socialist/communist redistribution of wealth; and   WHEREAS according to Agenda 21 policy the national sovereignty of the United States of America is deemed an enabler of social injustice; now   THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Constitution Party recognizes the destructive nature of Agenda 21 toward our God-given, unalienable rights and hereby exposes to the public and public policy makers the dangerous intent of the plan; and   THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that neither the states nor any municipal civil government therein is legally bound by Agenda 21 because it has never been ratified by the United States Senate; and   THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the elected representatives of state and municipal civil governments across America must be educated about the underlying harmful implications of their implementation of Agenda 21’s destructive  strategies for "sustainable development,” and we hereby endorse their rejection of its radical policies and rejection of any grant monies attached to such policies.   Webmaster Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:73 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/72/Protection-of-Private-Property.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=72 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=72&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/72/Protection-of-Private-Property.aspx by Adopted at the National Convention WHEREAS John Locke, in his Second Essay Concerning Civil Government wrote:  "The supreme power cannot take from any man any part of his property without his own consent. For the preservation of property being the end of government, and that for which men enter into society, it necessarily supposes and requires that the people should have property, without which they must be supposed to lose that [property] by entering into society, which was the end for which they entered into it.", and    WHEREAS Sir William Blackstone, writing in his Commentaries on the Laws of England regarding the essential elements of liberty wrote:  “And these may be reduced to three principle of primary articles; the right of personal security, the right of personal liberty; and the right of private property . . .”, and   WHEREAS Sir William Blackstone also wrote: “The third absolute right . . . is that of property: which consists in the free use, enjoyment, and disposal of all his acquisitions, without any control or diminution...”, and   WHEREAS Sir William Blackstone also wrote: “So great moreover is the regard of the law for private property, that it will not authorize the least violation of it; no, not even for the general good of the whole community.”, and   WHEREAS American Founding Father John Adams wrote: "All men are born free and independent, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights, among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.", and   WHEREAS John Adams also wrote:  "The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the laws of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence. . . Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist.", and       WHEREAS, the “Father of the United States Constitution,” James Madison, wrote:  "Government is instituted to protect property of every sort.... This being the end of government, that alone is not a just government, ... nor is property secure under it, where the property which a man has in his personal safety and personal liberty is violated by arbitrary seizures of one class of citizens for the service of the rest.", and   WHEREAS this perspective on the importance of preserving the essential right of private property was vouchsafed in the United States Constitution, Amendment V:  “No person shall...be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”, and   WHEREAS the antithesis of this “Americanist” principle of the right and control of property is found in the scurrilous philosophies of Marx’s Communist Manifesto, and   WHEREAS, numerous actions which foster the destruction of the essential element of ownership and control of private property are currently fostered within the United States through actions such as improper use of eminent domain in cases in which due process is not preserved, and under justification never considered by the American Founders as valid purposes for which seizures might be made with just compensation; confiscatory fines and penalties in violation of the Eighth Amendment; tax seizures; socialistic processes by which private property is seized and redistributed by government action, etc.,   THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Constitution Party deplores the egregious private property rights violations which are occurring under the judiciary, executive, and legislative branches of the United States Government, and   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Constitution Party strongly encourages a complete return to the founding principles regarding private property upon which this nation was established.   Webmaster Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:72 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/71/Federal-Lands.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=71 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=71&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/71/Federal-Lands.aspx by Adopted at the National Convention WHEREAS in regards to the power granted by the United States Constitution to the federal government to hold and control land within this Nation, Article I Section 8, clause 17 of the United States Constitution states:   “Congress shall have power to . . . exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square), as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings...”, and   WHEREAS by authority of this Constitutional stipulation, Washington D.C. was created as a federally held jurisdiction, and (by consent of the State legislatures in which the lands were to be “federalized”) the other authorized actions were carried out (forts were established, as were magazines, arsenals, dock-yards, and other buildings), and   WHEREAS No other authority for permanently-held federal lands is found within the United States Constitution, and   WHEREAS the United States Constitution created a government whose powers are few and defined—enumerated in specifics within the constitution, and   WHEREAS the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution reinforces the intent of the Founders that unless a power was specifically granted to the National government, it was withheld from the federal government and retained by the States, or the people:   “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.”  (Tenth Amendment), and   WHEREAS it was clearly understood by the Founders of this Nation that additional States would be admitted and become part of the new nation.  Article IV Section 3 of the United States Constitution states:   “New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union...”   and   WHEREAS within the Northwest Ordinance the Founders of this Nation created the regulations which were to guide the admission of new States to the Nation, and   WHEREAS within that Northwest Ordinance the founders assured that all new States would be admitted upon equal footing and status with the original 13 States, stating:   “And whenever any of the said States shall have sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, such State shall be admitted by its delegates, into the Congress of the United States, on an equal footing with the original States, in all respects whatever;”  and   WHEREAS by treaty and through purchase, the National government obtained additional land in the Westward movement, but in the beginning, as quickly as these lands were obtained, efforts were undertaken to pass those lands into the hands of the States, or to the people, as the new States were admitted as States, and   WHEREAS this policy of divesting the federal government from lands was one of the means by which the federal government sought to eliminate the national debt, and   WHEREAS by observing their actions as they admitted new States East of the Mississippi River, we may deduce that the Founding Fathers of this Nation intended that the National government NOT un-Constitutionally withhold lands from the States and the people, and   WHEREAS in the West, the federal government has un-Constitutionally retained ownership of vast tracks of land that should have passed to the States or the people, and   WHEREAS true wealth and prosperity are inextricably interwoven to the land (raw materials—minerals, timber, energy sources, food, water, etc. are all tied to land ownership), and   WHEREAS federal land ownership prevents a full measure of prosperity from being attained in the States that have been thus handicapped, and   WHEREAS there is no Constitutional justification for the federal government to be the largest land-holder in this Nation, and   WHEREAS the Constitution states the original intention of Founders that the land holdings of the federal government be relatively small and constrained to specific purposes defined within the Constitution, and   WHEREAS we may clearly see that the Founders carried out that intention as they administered the affairs of the Nation,   THEREFORE NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Constitution Party strongly supports and encourages the United States government to honor the original intent of transferring lands within States from federal ownership to the States respectively, and to private American citizens in the most expeditious manner and time.   Webmaster Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:71 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Resolution-for-the-Repeal-of-the-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act-aka-Obama-Care.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=5 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Resolution-for-the-Repeal-of-the-Patient-Protection-and-Affordable-Care-Act-aka-Obama-Care.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Harrisburg, PA Whereas, Article VI, paragraph 2 of the US Constitution stipulates “This Constitution…shall be the supreme law of the Land;” and   Whereas, Article I, Section 1 decrees “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, …”, and   Whereas, Article I, Section 8 has eighteen paragraphs that delegate the specified powers of Congress, and   Whereas, Article I, Section 8 paragraph 18 authorizes “Congress shall have power to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the forgoing powers” , and   Whereas, Amendments IX and X declare that the powers delegated in Article I, Section 8 are all of the legislative powers Congress has, and   Whereas, matters dealing with health care, medical care, and insurance are not listed as among the powers on which Congress may legislate, therefore, be it   Resolved, that the Constitution Party National Committee calls on the Senators and Representatives to the U.S. Congress to honor their oath to obey the US Constitution by rescinding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and be it further   Resolved, that the Constitution Party National Committee encourage the legislatures of the several states to exercise their sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to deny implementation of said act. Webmaster Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/Resolution-for-Opposition-to-Top-Two-Elections-As-Approved.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=4 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/Resolution-for-Opposition-to-Top-Two-Elections-As-Approved.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Harrisburg, PA Whereas, popular dissatisfaction with the Democrat and Republican parties has never been higher and demand for more political change has never been greater, and   Whereas, in a Top Two election system all candidates for an office run against each other in the first round of voting, the two candidates with the most votes in the first round are nominated to move on to the final election, and in the final election between two candidates, the candidate with the most votes wins, and   Whereas, calls for Top Two election methods claim election efficiency and more representative candidates, but implementation of such systems has effectively limited choices for voters, therefore be it   Resolved, that the Constitution Party stands opposed to all Top Two election systems which result in limiting the choices for voters in general elections, and be it further   Resolved, the Constitution Party stands in unity with the principles espoused by The Free and Equal Elections Foundation and other like minded groups in opposing implementation of Top Two election systems and be it further   Resolved, the Constitution Party supports legal, legislative, and political action to repeal and rescind California and Washington “Top Two” election laws. Webmaster Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3/Resolution-for-Opposition-to-the-Fair-Tax-As-Approved.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=3 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3/Resolution-for-Opposition-to-the-Fair-Tax-As-Approved.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Harrisburg, PA Whereas, Constitution Party candidates are often asked for their position on the Fair Tax; and   Whereas, potential supporters of Constitution Party candidates often favor the Fair Tax, and   Whereas, Constitution Party candidates and leaders are being asked and will be asked their party’s position on the Fair Tax and the reasons for that position,   Whereas, the Fair Tax is a direct tax upon the people, not authorized by the US Constitution nor under the 16th Amendment; and   Whereas, the Fair Tax does not guarantee a lower overall level of taxation but could result in a higher level of taxation than is currently being paid by Americans; and   Whereas, the Fair Tax continues and expands the welfare state by establishing a "Family Consumption Allowance" (FCA) provided to every registered household, regardless of income, which, if implemented, would constitute the single largest entitlement program in American history; and   Whereas, the Fair Tax expands the size of government by replacing the Internal Revenue Service with two new federal agencies, the Excise Tax Bureau and Sales Tax Bureau, as well as state-level agencies, where the primary collecting of revenues would take place; and   Whereas, the Fair Tax makes the states the primary federal tax collection agency, and requires state taxing authorities to annually register every household and household member in the state, accelerating the current trend towards treating states as mere administrative and political subdivisions of the federal government, thus putting the Constitutional principle of state sovereignty (under the 10th Amendment) in even greater peril; and   Whereas, the Fair Tax is a new method of funding extra-Constitutional activities outside the enumerated powers of the General Welfare clause, ignoring the clear intent of the Article I, Section 8 powers of Congress; and   Whereas, only the electing of individuals with a good understanding of America’s founding principles and a firm commitment to frugality and fiscal accountability can fix what the Fair Tax pretends to address; and   Whereas, we see no constitutional authority whatsoever to support the case for the Fair Tax, therefore be it   Resolved, that the Constitution Party does not endorse the Fair Tax; and further be it   Resolved, that the Constitution Party supports instead a constitutionally-correct state-based apportioned tax system.   Webmaster Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/Resolution-in-Support-of-Articles-of-Impeachment-Against-President-Obama.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=9 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/Resolution-in-Support-of-Articles-of-Impeachment-Against-President-Obama.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Fort Worth, Texas WHEREAS, in January 2009 Barak Hussein Obama pledged to obey the oath of office as President of the United States pursuant to Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution of the United States; and   WHEREAS, President Obama has openly and repeatedly violated his oath of office in numerous ways including but not limited to:   A.   Issuing executive Orders that usurp Congress’s exclusive power to make legislation as detailed in Article 1, Section 1, Sentence 1 of the Constitution of the United States   B.   Using U.S. combat forces to make war upon foreign nations without the necessary Congressional Authority that can only be granted by a formal declaration of war   C.   Collaborating with enemies of the United States, both foreign and Domestic, to destroy the sovereignty of the United States, destroy the monetary stability of the country and, contrary to Article VI of the Constitution, engage in a concerted plan of action to so weaken the United States so as to compel a merger with other authoritarian governments around the world under the leadership of the United Nations   THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Constitution Party calls upon all members of the U.S. House of Representatives, pursuant to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, to issue articles of impeachment against President Obama Webmaster Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Resolution-in-Support-of-Nullification-by-State-Legislatures.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=7 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Resolution-in-Support-of-Nullification-by-State-Legislatures.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Fort Worth, Texas WHEREAS, the powers of Congress are strictly limited to the few and enumerated items listed in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States; and   WHEREAS, the 10th Amendment of the Constitution specifically recognizes the sovereignty of the several states to hold as null and void any federal legislation passed by Congress outside of their specific delegation of authority,   THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Constitution Party calls upon the legislatures of all 50 states to Nullify unconstitutional actions taken by the federal government including but not limited to the grossly misnamed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Webmaster Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/Resolution-Supporting-Litigation-Alledging-Voter-Fraud-in-Senator-Harry-Reid-Re-Election.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=8 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/Resolution-Supporting-Litigation-Alledging-Voter-Fraud-in-Senator-Harry-Reid-Re-Election.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Fort Worth, Texas WHEREAS, in November 2010 the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has filed litigation in Federal District Court to question the validity of the re-election of Senator Harry Reid, and   WHEREAS, the re-election of Senator Harry Reid was a product of gross election fraud and numerous violations of Nevada election law,   THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Constitution Party extends its full support to AAPS in the litigation that questions the validity of the re-election of Senator Harry Reid.   Webmaster Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/Constitution-Party-Response-to-Pledge-to-America.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=6 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/Constitution-Party-Response-to-Pledge-to-America.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Fort Worth, Texas (a call to all members of congress to uphold their oath to the Constitution)   Whereas, Republican candidates for Congress in 2010 presented a “Pledge to America” as a reason for voters to entrust their party with the reins of power; and   Whereas, the pledge, though incorporating much ’conservative rhetoric,’ was very weak, failing to call for the reforms necessary to restore true freedom and Constitutional governance – reforms such as ending the Federal Reserve, restoring Constitutional money, eliminating direct federal taxation on wages, getting out of the United Nations, abolishing every agency not clearly authorized under the Constitution, declaring every restrictive gun law passed by Congress null and void for lack of Constitutional authority, and getting the federal government out of the healthcare business; and   Whereas, many of the 2010 Republican candidates held office during the 2000 to 2006 period in which their party held a majority in both houses of Congress and also held the executive branch; and   Whereas, during the 2000 to 2006 period of Republican control, Republicans chose not to implement the policies called for, nor the principles espoused in, their 2010 Pledge to America, but rather participated in increased spending, increased deficits and record debt – the very things which the Pledge to America railed against Democrats for engaging in during their 2008 to 2010 rein;   Therefore, be it resolved that the Constitution Party calls on all members of Congress, Republican and Democrat alike, to resist the temptation to engage in new pledges and contracts promising to do what is already their duty and to instead, with all simplicity and fidelity, keep the one promise that every member of Congress has already made – an oath to “ support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”   Webmaster Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/Resolution-Calling-for-the-Termination-of-Combat-Operations-in-Afghanistan.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=10 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/Resolution-Calling-for-the-Termination-of-Combat-Operations-in-Afghanistan.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Fort Worth, Texas WHEREAS, military forces of the United States have been deployed in combat operations in Afghanistan since 2001; and   WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has yet to issue a declaration of war as required by Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States; and   WHEREAS, the current deployment of U.S. military forces in Afghanistan is thus contrary to the clear meaning and intent of the Constitution of the United States; and   WHEREAS, the Constitutional foreign policy of the founding fathers known as non-interventionism is clearly violated by continued combat operations in Afghanistan;   THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Constitution Party calls upon the President of the United States to terminate combat operations in Afghanistan and honor our valiant fighting men by bringing them home to perform their rightful role of defending the borders of the United States.   Webmaster Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Resolution-in-Support-of-Arizonas-Immigration-Law.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=11 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=11&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Resolution-in-Support-of-Arizonas-Immigration-Law.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Minneapolis, MN - May 1, 2010 Whereas, The Constitution Party platform affirms the integrity of the international borders of these United States and the Constitutional authority and duty of the federal government to guard and to protect those borders, including the regulation of the numbers and of the qualifications of immigrants into the country; and   Whereas, the Federal Government has wrongfully neglected its role to guard and protect our borders, and thus all Americans, from an unprecedented invasion of illegal aliens;   Whereas, the State of Arizona, in the dire straits of enduring the brunt of most of the illegal crossings of the national border, has passed Arizona Senate Bill 1070 which was signed by Governor Jan Brewer on April 23, 2010; and   Whereas, this Arizona law enables its Law Enforcement officers to enforce federal immigration law using federal standards protecting the rights of all citizens, and are required to do so without violating civil rights and without resorting to racial profiling;   Whereas, the Arizona law does not require new documentation such as a national ID card, but uses existing identification documentation to establish a presumption of legal status;   Therefore be it Resolved, that the Constitution Party National Committee stands with the people of Arizona and applauds the State of Arizona and its Governor Jan Brewer for its recent action to protect and defend it citizens, our country, and the sovereignty of both the State of Arizona and the United States of America.   Webmaster Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:11 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Resolution-Endorsing-California-Candidates.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=12 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=12&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Resolution-Endorsing-California-Candidates.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Phoenix Arizona, October 23-24, 2009 Whereas, Chelene Nightingale, James King, Don Grundmann, Robert Lauten,  Jerry Denham, Bill Lussenheide, David Miller, Charles Deemer, John Smith, are announced candidates seeking the nomination of the American Independent Party of California for various offices in next year’s primary election and each fully supports the national Constitution Party and its efforts towards re-affiliation to re-unite the American Independent Party with the Constitution Party;   Therefore, be it Resolved, that the Constitution Party endorse a slate of candidates whose loyalty to the Constitution Party remain and who are currently working to bring the American Independent Party of California back into the Constitution Party.  The Constitution Party proudly endorses Chelene Nightingale, James King, Don Grundmann, Robert Lauten, Jerry Denham, Bill Lussenheide, David Miller, Charles Deemer, John Smith, and for the state and federal offices that they are seeking in 2009 and 2010.   Be it further Resolved, that additional 2010 American Independent Party candidates shall also be endorsed at a special endorsing meeting to be called by California Chairman Jim King. This meeting shall be recognized by the Constitution Party National Committee. At this meeting candidates shall receive the CPNC endorsement from those Constitution Party endorsed candidates, National Committee members and delegates from California who were in attendance at the Constitution Party National Committee meeting that was held in Phoenix, Arizona on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of October 2009.   Webmaster Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:12 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/16/Electoral-College-Resolution.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=16 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=16&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/16/Electoral-College-Resolution.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Phoenix, Arizona Whereas, the Electoral College represents the inspired genius of our Founding Fathers as brought forth in the United States Constitution, and   Whereas, the Electoral College has worked for 222 years insuring the efficient and peaceful transfer of power, and   Whereas, the so-called National Popular Vote is a dangerous threat to our Constitutional Republic, allowing as few as eleven states to circumvent the Constitutional requirement of 38 states to amend the Constitution, and   Whereas, the National Popular Vote creates a fake majority by forcing electors to vote against the votes cast by their own constituents, and    Whereas, the elimination of the Electoral College would overnight make irrelevant the votes of Americans in about 25 states because candidates would only be interested in campaigning in large population states making small states meaningless zeros, and   Whereas, there is no threshold of what constitutes a “majority” under National Popular Vote.  Therefore a presidential candidate could be elected with as little as 15% of the popular vote, and    Whereas, under the National Popular Vote scheme chaos would ensue in any close election, and    Whereas, under the Electoral College no single faction or region of the country can elect a president ensuring broad representation across America;    Therefore, be it resolved that the Constitution Party National Committee opposes the National Popular Vote and will work in individual state legislatures to defeat it.    Be it further resolved that the National Constitution Party will work to preserve the Electoral College.   Webmaster Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:16 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/The-Role-of-County-Sheriffs-in-Saving-our-Constitution.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=15 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=15&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/The-Role-of-County-Sheriffs-in-Saving-our-Constitution.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Phoenix, AZ Whereas, the County Sheriff in the United States exercises great authority in matters of law enforcement in his individual county; and   Whereas, Sheriff Richard Mack, former Sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, in 1994, became the first sheriff in the confederation to file a lawsuit against the Brady Bill, requiring state and local law enforcement officials to perform mandatory background checks; and    Whereas, Sheriff Mack won a Supreme Court victory which ruled the provision unconstitutional; and   Whereas, Sheriff Mack, endorsing the action of Sheriff Nixon of Lincoln County, Montana, suggests that he would, in the future not file a lawsuit, but simply say “No” to the enforcement of  unconstitutional acts; and    Whereas, an excellent article entitled, “Can the County Sheriff Save Our Constitution?” concerning Sheriff Mack’s experiences and advice, appears in the October 12, 2009 issue of The New American; and   Whereas, the Constitution Party of Florida is presently preparing to forward copies of this article under a cover letter from our Party to all 67 County Sheriffs in the State of Florida, requesting that they endorse the procedure of Sheriff Mack in present and future unconstitutional mandates; and   Whereas, such action on the part of our County Sheriffs might well be effective in halting  unconstitutional programs and mandates in our country; therefore be it    Resolved, That the Constitution Party at the National Committee Meetings in Phoenix, Arizona, strongly urge all State Parties to follow the Florida example to make certain that every County Sheriff in the United States of America has access to this article with our Party’s request that they reject said mandates.   Webmaster Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:15 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/Protection-of-the-Industrial-Agricultural-and-Manufacturing-Base-and-Workers-of-these-United-States.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=14 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/Protection-of-the-Industrial-Agricultural-and-Manufacturing-Base-and-Workers-of-these-United-States.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Phoenix, Arizona ResolutionWhereas the Constitution Party declares that the so-called condition of “man-made global warming,” or “climate change,” has no definitive scientific basis or foundation, and   Whereas laws proposed to address this non-existent problem will do tremendous and irrevocable damage, both short and long term, to the industrial, agricultural, and manufacturing base of our national economy, and   Whereas such laws will irreparably harm the employment of our citizens, will do great harm to their economic status, and will economically shatter our confederation;   Therefore, be it resolved that it is the position of the Constitution Party that all laws seeking to address the so-called “man made global warming” or “climate change” issue should be opposed, and   Be it further resolved that all citizens should be mobilized in support of this effort to protect our national economy and the workers of our nation, and    Be it further resolved that the Constitution Party calls for a full, true, and open national debate regarding the realities and science of so-called “climate change.”   Webmaster Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/Presidential-Candidate-Ballot-Line-Position.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=13 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=13&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/Presidential-Candidate-Ballot-Line-Position.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Phoenix, AZ Any State party affiliated with the National Constitution Party that participates in the Party’s presidential nominating convention shall place the choice of the national convention as the presidential candidate on its State’s ballot.   Webmaster Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:13 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/18/Alaskan-Indepence-Party-25th-Anniversary.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=18 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/18/Alaskan-Indepence-Party-25th-Anniversary.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Newark, New Jersey CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALASKAN INDEPENDENCE PARTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWENTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY   Whereas, the Alaskan Independence Party has carried the banner of liberty, Constitutionally limited government, God-given individual rights and Tenth Amendment states rights as an officially recognized political party in the state of Alaska for twenty five years, having outlasted many other political organizations or movements; and   Whereas, the Alaskan Independence Party has elevated the political debate and enlightened the understanding of Alaskans through its proclaiming of the timeless principles of good government handed down to us by our nation’s founders, having shown by a truly Alaskan spirit of rugged individualism, that form of liberty that is grounded in personal responsibility; and   Whereas, the Alaskan Independence Party has been a friend and ally to the Constitution Party, having assisted or provided ballot access to every Presidential candidate of the Constitution Party since our party’s inception, thereby providing Alaskans a Constitutionally valid alternative and helping to bring the message of our shared cause to the attention of all Americans; and   Whereas, many faithful supporters of the Alaskan Independence Party have sacrificed much over these twenty five years, more than history will record, from its founder Joe Vogler to its current members and officers who follow in his footsteps, laboring tirelessly to defend the rights of Alaskans;   Therefore, be it resolved, that the Constitution Party National Committee hereby congratulates the Alaskan Independence Party on the momentous occasion of its twenty fifth anniversary and declares support for their continuing efforts to restore the rights and liberties of the citizens of America’s “Last Frontier” – we wish you continued success in the next twenty five years and trust that your best days are yet to come.   Webmaster Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17/Resolution-Opposing-the-Confirmation-of-the-Nomination-of-Sonia-Sotomayor.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=17 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=17&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17/Resolution-Opposing-the-Confirmation-of-the-Nomination-of-Sonia-Sotomayor.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Newark, New Jersey Whereas, on May 24, President Obama nominated 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be a supreme Court justice, citing her empathy and life experiences; and   Whereas, she denies the applicability of the individual right to bear arms protected by the 2nd Amendment to the citizens of the several states; and   Whereas, she favors statehood for Puerto Rico, which would increase the danger of America ceasing to be an exclusively English language country; and   Whereas, she supports giving voting rights to convicted murderers who are still serving time in prison; and   Whereas, she is comprehensively opposed to the death penalty for convicted first degree murderers; and   Whereas, she has been a member of the National Council of La Raza, many of the leaders of which favor amnesty for illegal aliens and the return of the southwest United States to Mexico; and   Whereas, she favors racial and ethnic quotas in education and employment; and Therefore, the Constitution Party National Committee urges the US Senate to reject confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to be a justice of the supreme Court of these United States.   Webmaster Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:17 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/Resolution-Condemning-the-Federal-Bailouts-of-Private-Industry.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=20 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/Resolution-Condemning-the-Federal-Bailouts-of-Private-Industry.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Newark, New Jersey Whereas, “Bailouts” have increased the federal debt that will be handed down to subsequent generations; and   Whereas the “Bailouts” violate the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause by allowing the federal government’s interference with a private contract; and   Whereas our Founders were emphatic that the public treasury should never become a public trough, and   Whereas, the Federal government is not granted the power to invest in and take over private industry; and   Whereas, industry “Bailouts” begun by Republican President George W. Bush and escalated by Democrat President Barrack Barack Obama, are unconstitutional and these presidents had no authority to fundamentally alter the relationship between the federal government and private businesses; and therefore be in it   Resolved, that the Constitution Party strongly condemns such “Bailouts” of any and all private industry as they are completely unauthorized by, and in fact are, in violation of specific sections of the Constitution of the United States and further because they constitute a cruel and unfair tax on the posterity of our nation.   Webmaster Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/19/Resolution-Opposing-Calls-for-a-Constitution-Article-V-Convention.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=19 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=19&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/19/Resolution-Opposing-Calls-for-a-Constitution-Article-V-Convention.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Newark, New Jersey Whereas, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States have been our nation’s standard and title of liberty respectively for more than two centuries; and   Whereas, the freedom and liberty of all Americans can and will continue to be maintained by adherence to the principles contained therein; and   Whereas, thirty-two states have called for an Article V Constitutional Convention, and of those, twelve have rescinded their call, leaving twenty states with open calls for a Convention; and   Whereas, the original Constitution Convention did not limit itself to the subject for which it was called; and   Whereas, the American people have no assurance that a Constitutional Convention will safeguard the liberty and freedom that have been bequeathed to us by the Founding Fathers as a result of the Constitutional Convention of 1787; and   Whereas, a Constitutional Convention has the potential to undo the protections of our unalienable rights and limits on government defined by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights enumerated in the first 10 Amendments; Therefore be it   Resolved, the Constitution Party National Committee calls upon all Americans to defend the Constitution by opposing calls for a Constitutional Convention, and be it further   Resolved, we call upon citizens of the states which have approved and still have an open call for a Constitutional Convention to petition their state to rescind a call for a constitutional convention; and be it further   Resolved, we call upon all Americans to learn the principles contained in the Constitution and apply those principles and power, inherent in the people and reserved to States in the Ninth and Tenth Amendments, to safeguard our liberties.   Webmaster Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:19 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/21/Resolution-Concerning-the-Use-of-Computer-Ballots.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=21 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=21&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/21/Resolution-Concerning-the-Use-of-Computer-Ballots.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Whereas, the use of computer and machine election (direct-recording-electronic or DRE) election systems threatens each citizen’s voting rights, as defined at by the Supreme Court of the United States which consists of two parts: 1) the right to cast a ballot; 2) the right to know that his ballot has been counted accurately, and   Whereas, paper ballots are the only proven option for ensuring that our votes have been cast and counted as intended, and   Whereas, all computer and machine systems sequesters ballots (if any) from the people,   Whereas, it is common to contract out the "counting" process, done in secret, and   Whereas, credentialed computer scientists from such prestigious institutions as Princeton University and Stanford University) have decried the use of computer election systems as unreliable and easily corrupted.   Whereas, centralized counting and reporting have no place in a system of free elections, and   Whereas, touch screens with no ‘paper trail’ cannot guarantee fair elections, and   Therefore, be it resolved,that the Constitution Party strongly warn against all forms of electronic voting and encourages citizens to demand accountability from state, county and federal elections overseers, and   Be it further resolved,the Constitution Party encourages support for the National Clean Elections Lawsuit (N-CEL) which was filed against ten states. This lawsuit, expanded to all 50 states, will proclaim that the use of any computer system which obscures ballots from the people for any period of time before a count is completed and the results are announced encourages fraud.   Webmaster Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:21 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25/Concerning-the-Recent-Murders-at-Virginia-Tech.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=25 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25/Concerning-the-Recent-Murders-at-Virginia-Tech.aspx by Resolution Constitution Party National Committee - Boise, Idaho Whereas, A student recently killed 32 students, faculty, and himself; and injured many others at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, i.e., “Virginia Tech”; Therefore, be it Resolved, That the Constitution Party wishes to express its condolences to the families and friends of those at Virginia Tech who lost their lives, and extend our best wishes and hope for the future to the faculty, staff, and students of Virginia Tech; and, be it   Resolved, that the Constitution Party calls on the Virginia legislature to recognize that the right to bear arms is inherent in the right of self defense, defense of the family, and defense against tyranny; And, be it   Resolved, That the Virginia Legislature recall and pass the 2006 House Bill 1572 that was defeated in committee assuring the right of students and faculty to carry firearms on campus.   Webmaster Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24/Call-for-the-Pardon-of-Unjustly-Imprisoned-Border-Patrol-Agents.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=24 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24/Call-for-the-Pardon-of-Unjustly-Imprisoned-Border-Patrol-Agents.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee - Boise, ID Whereas, Two United States Border Patrol agents, Jose Compean and Ignacio Ramos, have been confined in prison since January 18, 2007, prosecuted for actions in the course of performing their duties in seeking to arrest an illegal Mexican drug smuggler; and   Whereas, This smuggler, Osbaldo Aldrete-Davila, trying to escape after abandoning a van loaded with marijuana on U.S. territory, fought with our agent, appeared to be ready to fire upon our agents and was thereupon shot by one of our agents but escaped with minor injuries; and   Whereas, The injured smuggler was actually contacted in Mexico by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, offered free medical treatment in Texas and immunity to testify against our U.S. Border Patrol agents, was caught and released a second time smuggling drugs before the trial of our agents, and is being allowed by U.S. officials to sue the U.S. Border Patrol for $5 million for allegedly violating his civil rights; and   Whereas, The smuggler’s testimony that he was unarmed was accepted above the suppressed testimony of U.S. citizens Compean and Ramos, and the jurors were wrongly instructed that they could not have a hung jury; and   Whereas, both Compean and Ramos, with extended service records in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Border Patrol, have been unjustly sentenced to 12 and 11 years in prison, respectively, fired by the U.S. Border Patrol, have lost their homes because of legal expenses, the lives of their families have been threatened by Davila drug cartel associates, and Ramos has been brutalized by other prisoners, unprotected by prison officials despite official assurances of protection; therefore be it   Resolved, that the Constitution Party National Committee (as have 51 U.S. Congressmen and many thousands of concerned Americans) hereby calls upon the President of the United States to immediately pardon Agents Compean and Ramos, giving assurance that other U.S. Border Patrol agents will not be similarly demonized and unjustly prosecuted in connection with their efforts to apprehend illegal invaders on United States territory.   Webmaster Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/23/Repeal-the-Real-ID-Act.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=23 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=23&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/23/Repeal-the-Real-ID-Act.aspx by Resolution Constitution Party National Committee, Boise, ID Whereas, The national ID card called for in the Real ID Act of 2005 is repressive, invasive, and unconstitutionally violating the fourth amendment right of the people to be secure; and   Whereas, The dangerous implications of this federal mandate include privacy concerns, expense compliance costs for states and federal meddling in states’ rights; and,   Whereas, “Real ID” has been unadvisedly promoted as a deterrent to terrorism and illegal immigration, but would not resolve either of those problems as evidenced by the fact that several of the September 11th hijackers used legitimate driver’s licenses; and   Whereas, If “Real ID” is placed in force, illegal aliens would potentially have a national database from which to buy and sell illegal identification; and   Whereas, The “Real ID” requires a digital photo and possibly a fingerprint on each license, thereby turning “Real ID” into a gold mine for identity thieves; and   Whereas, This $11 billion endeavor could limit law-abiding citizens the uncompromised freedom to travel, open a bank account, secure employment or purchase a firearm; and   Whereas, States already straining under the weight of federal bureaucratic compliance costs would be further burdened by additional expense; and   Whereas, States will experience difficulty paying for massive computer systems to hook up to a federal database and complying by the December 2009 deadline; and   Whereas, Missouri State Rep. James Guest (R) has formed a coalition of lawmakers from 34 states to file bills that oppose the “Real ID”; and   Whereas, Public outcry against the scheme has resulted in a dozen states following Maine in a revolt against “Real ID”, including Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming; and   Whereas, U.S. Citizens in such states could be denied access to federal buildings, bank accounts or boarding commercial airplanes; and   Whereas, American citizens should not be required to carry identification papers or be data based by the federal government; therefore be it   Resolved, That the Constitution Party strongly urges freedom-loving Americans to demand that Congress repeal the “Real ID” Act.   Webmaster Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:23 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/22/English-as-Our-Official-Language.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=22 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=22&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/22/English-as-Our-Official-Language.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee - Boise, ID Resolution Whereas, Languages other than English are more and more being officially sponsored and promoted in the United States in contradiction to our English language heritage; and Whereas, With some 33 million foreign-born people now living in the United States, it would be difficult to imagine anything more divisive of a free people than that they cannot understand one another; and   Whereas, A statutory precondition to citizenship and voting should be the ability to speak and write the English language, the common language that unites Americans; and   Whereas, The Department of Justice spends $27 million of tax revenue annually to provide information, voting ballots, registration forms and brochures in languages other than English; and   Whereas, Driver license exams are given in foreign languages in nearly 90 percent of the states, in some states in as many as 30 foreign languages; and   Whereas, Executive Order #13166, signed by President Clinton, mandated that any organization receiving federal funds must provide their services and programs in foreign languages; and   Whereas, Surveys show that the majority of Americans, some 80%, do not want America to be a multilingual nation; and   Whereas, 23.1 million people in America are limited in English proficiency, more than twice as many as were in 1980, an increase of nearly two million in five years; and   Whereas, Multilingual policies actually discourage immigrants from learning our language and assimilating into our culture and heritage; therefore, be it   Resolved, That the Constitution Party National Committee hereby calls upon all our fellow Americans to support English as the official language for all governmental business by the United States and individual states; ask members of Congress and state legislatures to support legislation to mandate English as our official language, to oppose bilingual ballots, and to promote the overturning of Executive Order #13166   Webmaster Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:22 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/29/Support-For-Sanctity-of-Human-Life.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=29 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=29&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/29/Support-For-Sanctity-of-Human-Life.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Concord, New Hampshire Resolved, that the Constitution Party endorse Ron Paul’s HR 776: Sanctity of Life Act of 2005 that recognizes the personhood of every unborn baby and mandates Congress under Article III, Section 2, to remove abortion from the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.   Webmaster Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:29 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/28/Withdrawal-from-the-North-Atlantic-Treaty-Organization.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=28 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=28&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/28/Withdrawal-from-the-North-Atlantic-Treaty-Organization.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Concord, New Hampshire Whereas, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an “entangling alliance” which involves the United States in conflicts contrary to our national interests;   be it therefore resolved, that the Constitution Party hereby calls for the United States to withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.   Webmaster Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:28 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/27/Declaration-of-Independence-from-the-Two-Party-System.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=27 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=27&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/27/Declaration-of-Independence-from-the-Two-Party-System.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Concord, New Hampshire Whereas, The Constitution (which limits power with specific roles for each of the three branches of the Federal Government), has for decades been largely ignored by those in the Two Party System within these branches who have sworn by their oath of office to protect and defend it; and   Whereas, The Sovereignty of the US is being threatened by a President who has unconstitutionally bypassed the treaty process and has unilaterally made agreements with the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada, for example the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), North American Union (NAU), and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Super Highway without first submitting proposals through Congress. There   Resolved, We the people declare our Independence from the Two Party System and have joined together in a Third Party, The Constitution Party, for the purpose of returning our Nation to its roots of greatness; back to monetary soundness; back to the status of an Independent Sovereign Nation status with liberty and justice for all.   Webmaster Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:27 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/26/Opposition-to-NAU-and-NAFTA-Superhighway.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=26 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=26&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/26/Opposition-to-NAU-and-NAFTA-Superhighway.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Concord, New Hampshire WHEREAS it is the strong belief of the Constitution Party National Committee that the United States should not engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) superhighway system or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada; and   WHEREAS, Mr. Goode, Mr. Paul, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Tancredo introduced in the United States Congress a concurrent resolution entitled H.CON.RES.487 which, if passed, would express the opposition of Congress to the stated NAFTA Superhighway system, and North American Union. Therefore be it   Resolved, That the Constitution Party National Committee hereby expresses its strong support for H.CON.RES.487, said resolution is included with this resolution verbatim.   CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada;   Whereas, according to the Department of Commerce, United States trade deficits with Mexico and Canada have significantly widened since the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA);   Whereas the economic and physical security of the United States is impaired by the potential loss of control of its borders attendant to the full operation of NAFTA; Whereas a NAFTA Superhighway System from the west coast of Mexico through the United States and into Canada has been suggested as part of a North American Union;   Whereas it would be particularly difficult for Americans to collect insurance from Mexican companies which employ Mexican drivers involved in accidents in the United States, which would increase the insurance rates for American drivers;   Whereas future unrestricted foreign trucking into the United States can pose a safety hazard due to inadequate maintenance and inspection, and can act collaterally as a conduit for the entry into the United States of illegal drugs, illegal human smuggling, and terrorist activities; and Whereas a NAFTA Superhighway System would be funded by foreign consortiums and controlled by foreign management, which threatens the sovereignty of the United States: Now, therefore, be it   Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That— (1) the United States should not engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System;   (2) the United States should not enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada; and   (3) the President should indicate strong opposition to these or any other proposals that threaten the sovereignty of the United States.   Webmaster Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:26 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/30/Resolution-Of-Condemnation.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=30 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=30&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/30/Resolution-Of-Condemnation.aspx by Executive Committee of the Constitution Party Whereas the Constitution Party National Committee (CPNC or the “Constitution Party”) has in recent years been embroiled in controversy as a result of destructive and insulting theological discussions which are available on the Internet for public viewing, and which are harmful to the CPNC and the cause it seeks to advance;   Whereas said statements are also harmful to the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation which is necessary to the realization of the mission of the Constitution Party as set out in the party’s Mission Statement;   Whereas the Constitution Party, through its spokesmen, as well as through friends of those party members who have uttered such statements, has requested that they refrain from making statements of an inflammatory nature or statements that would cause the Constitution Party to be held in disrepute or that would subject the Constitution Party to public ridicule;   Whereas statements of Constitution Party members and especially those in a leadership position, are often construed to reflect the beliefs of the CPNC at large; and   Whereas the concerns of this resolution are limited to the corrosive conduct of a small minority in the Constitution Party; and   Whereas the Constitution party invites the participation of all Americans who share a commitment to our platform, principles, and purposes regardless of their religious affiliations and beliefs;   Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Constitution Party does hereby condemn offensive remarks made as to peoples’ religious faiths as intemperate, vile and wholly contrary to the principles and credos of the Constitution Party National Committee; and   Be it further RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Constitution Party does hereby adjure all the state party affiliates of the CNPC to join in this motion of condemnation and take the necessary steps to ensure that their state party leaders and members do not engage in such inflammatory insults.   Webmaster Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:30 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/31/Resolution-Opposing-Amnesty-For-Illegal-Aliens.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=31 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=31&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/31/Resolution-Opposing-Amnesty-For-Illegal-Aliens.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Tampa, Florida Whereas, there is a powerful movement afoot in Washington, D.C. and across the country to legislate amnesty for millions of illegal aliens residing and working in the United States, and   Whereas little effort has been made to interdict, apprehend, deport, and otherwise prevent the flood of illegal immigrants into the United States, and   Whereas the ongoing wave of illegal immigration constitutes nothing less than a hostile invasion of the United States, encouraged and abetted by foreign political leaders, in Mexico and elsewhere, some of whom have made clear their agenda to reclaim on behalf of the Mexican government territory annexed by the United States after the Mexican War, and   Whereas the invasion of illegal immigrants presents a clear and present danger to the security of the United States, by facilitating traffic in human beings, drugs, and other contraband, and by opening conduits for terrorist infiltration, and   Whereas illegal immigration and residence within the United States constitutes lawlessness of the most flagrant variety;   Be it therefore resolved that the Constitution Party opposes any and all legislation that extends amnesty in any degree or in any form to illegal immigrants, or in any way rewards the millions of illegal aliens in the United States with legal work status, health or other benefits, or any other rights or privileges accorded to American citizens or to foreign nationals traveling or residing legally within the United States.   Webmaster Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:31 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/32/Resolution-Urging-The-US-Senate-To-Reject-The-Nomination-Of-Judge-John-Roberts-To-The-US-Supreme-Court.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=32 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=32&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/32/Resolution-Urging-The-US-Senate-To-Reject-The-Nomination-Of-Judge-John-Roberts-To-The-US-Supreme-Court.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Columbus, Ohio Whereas, President Bush recently nominated Judge John Roberts to become Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and   Whereas, the National Committee of the Constitution Party objects to the confirmation of Judge Roberts for many reasons including but not limited to the following:   1. Judge Roberts has publicly stated that he believes Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided but further stated that he believes that decision to be established law.   2. Judge Roberts has publicly stated that his faith and religious beliefs do not play a role in judging.   3. Judge Roberts has publicly started that when it comes to judging, he looks to the law books but not to the Bible or any other religious source.   4. Judge Roberts has publicly stated that he recognizes our Constitutional democracy contrary to the fact that we have a Constitutional Republic, demonstrating his lack of ability to judge according to the United States Constitution.   Be It Therefore Resolved, that the National Committee of the Constitution Party urges the United States Senate to reject the nomination of Judge John Roberts. Webmaster Fri, 16 Sep 2005 05:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:32 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/34/Constitution-Party-Resolution-Discouraging-Participation-In-The-Free-Trade-Area-Of-The-Americas.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=34 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=34&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/34/Constitution-Party-Resolution-Discouraging-Participation-In-The-Free-Trade-Area-Of-The-Americas.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Salt Lake City, Utah WHEREAS, the United States of America should be a world leader in promoting mutually beneficial commerce among nations, while preserving our own independence;   WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land, and Article I, Section 8, states that Congress shall have the power "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations". Congress may not abdicate or transfer to others these Constitutional powers. Entrance into the FTAA is an explicit transfer of this power to a multinational regional government. Entrance is unconstitutional, and a supporting vote would constitute a clear violation of the Oath of Office for any member of Congress;   WHEREAS, entering into the FTAA would make our nation subservient to the governance of this proposed regional government, all in the misleading guise of economic prosperity based on “free trade.”;   WHEREAS, the counsel of the father of our nation, George Washington, advised us in his farewell address: “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.”   WHEREAS, the 1993 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was promoted as potentially bringing additional prosperity to the United States and leveling the commerce playing field with Canada and Mexico, our nation has instead suffered the loss of countless jobs and irreparable damage to industries due to NAFTA, much of which has occurred in the manufacturing sector. Furthermore, the United States has gone from a trade surplus with Mexico prior to NAFTA to a substantial trade deficit;   WHEREAS, the United States has, in clear violation of the Constitution, entered into binding membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO), which has been called "The United Nations of World Trade";   WHEREAS, the United States consistently bows to the wishes of the WTO, only proving the words of Texas Congressman Ron Paul to be prophetic: "The most important reason why we should get out [of the WTO] is to maintain our nation's sovereignty. We should never deliver to any international governing body the authority to dictate what our laws should be. And this is precisely the kind of power that has been given to the WTO.";   WHEREAS, both the WTO and NAFTA, through the use of trade tribunals, usurp American independence through their claim of sovereign authority over decisions of American courts and their granting of awards to foreign businesses;   WHEREAS, the United States is considering entering into a new 34-member Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) in 2005; and   WHEREAS, based upon the experience that the United States has had with NAFTA and the WTO, United States membership in the planned FTAA would likely decrease manufacturing throughout the United States:   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Constitution Party National Committee urges all American citizens to actively join with us in demanding that members of the U.S. Congress vote no on Free Trade Area of the Americas, and any other measure introduced in furtherance thereof.   Webmaster Fri, 29 Apr 2005 05:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:34 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/33/Constitution-Party-Supports-Border-Integrity-And-The-Minuteman-Project.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=33 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=33&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/33/Constitution-Party-Supports-Border-Integrity-And-The-Minuteman-Project.aspx by Constitution Party National Committee Salt Lake City, Utah WHEREAS, the Constitution Party supports a return to sound immigration policy for the benefit of our nation, and all reasonable efforts to assist our already overburdened US Border Patrol are eagerly welcomed, we applaud the efforts of the leaders and workers within the “Minuteman Project for their work in helping to secure the southern border of the United States.   THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we express our appreciation of and support for their diligence in working with the local and state authorities, and the US Border Patrol, that are endeavoring to restore integrity to our Nations southern border.   Webmaster Fri, 29 Apr 2005 05:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:33 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/37/Adhering-to-the-Constitutional-Requirements-Pertaining-to-War-Powers.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=37 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=37&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/37/Adhering-to-the-Constitutional-Requirements-Pertaining-to-War-Powers.aspx (Note: This resolution was passed by the Constitution Party National Committee at the Spring 2003 meeting in Portland, Oregon) Whereas, the Constitution vests the power to declare war solely in the Congress, the elected representatives of the people; Whereas, the framers of the Constitution were explicitly clear in their intent that the authority to unilaterally initiate military hostilities against a foreign power should be denied to the President and the Executive Branch (although this does not exclude the President’s authority to initiate military action when the population and/or territory of the United States is under imminent or proximate attack); Whereas, the deliberative process and multitude of counsel that is uniquely found in Congress among the federal branches, provides a necessary mechanism of restraint that checks and balances the natural tendencies of the Executive Branch to engage in military conflict; Whereas, the future of our nation as a free and independent republic is put in grave jeopardy if we continue to allow the Executive Branch to initiate military hostilities against foreign powers without being first directed to do so by a congressional declaration of war; Whereas, it is the duty of all those holding elected federal office to demand that this constitutional requirement is fulfilled before acts of war are conducted; Whereas, those who are not willing to actively and publicly support the Constitution are unfit to serve in an elected federal office; Be it resolved by the Constitution Party National Committee, that we publicly demand that no further expansion of the use of U.S. military force occur without a full and complete debate and consideration of the matter by Congress that results in a positive vote that declares war on a specific foreign enemy or enemies. Furthermore, we encourage patriotic Americans everywhere to join with us in fulfilling our duty to support the Constitution by opposing the re-election of any and all federal officials that choose to not fulfill their duty to support the Constitution, by their not actively resisting the use of U.S. armed forces by the Executive Branch without a congressional declaration of war. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Resolution passed by the Constitution Party National Committee, Spring 2003 in Portland, Oregon Webmaster Tue, 01 Apr 2003 06:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:37 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/36/In-Defense-of-the-Bill-of-Rights-and-Our-Constitutional-Rights.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=36 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=36&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/36/In-Defense-of-the-Bill-of-Rights-and-Our-Constitutional-Rights.aspx (Note: This resolution was passed by the Constitution Party National Committee at the Spring 2003 meeting in Portland, Oregon) Whereas, we hold these Truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness--- That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed. Whereas, we the people in order to secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity do take our responsibilities towards securing and maintaining liberty literally. Whereas, brave men, living and dead, have struggled and consecrated with their lives this gift of liberty as vouched safe by the Constitution. Whereas, it is for us, the living, to be dedicated to the unfinished work, to the great task remaining before us. Whereas, we here highly resolved that our honored dead shall not have died in vain, but that this nation under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that this government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Whereas, the US PATRIOT Act, the Homeland Security Act and certain Executive Orders seriously jeopardize and threaten our unalienable, God-given Constitutionally protected rights. Therefore, We the National Committee of the Constitution Party support the repeal of the US PATRIOT Act, Homeland Security Act and Executive Orders which infringe on our Constitutional rights and encourage all to work for their repeal. And therefore we do support this Resolution in defense of Liberty, with a firm Reliance in the Protection and intervention of divine Providence, and pledge to each other our mutual support. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Resolution passed by the Constitution Party National Committee, Spring 2003 in Portland, Oregon Webmaster Tue, 01 Apr 2003 06:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:36 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/35/Klamath-Basin-Property-Rights.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=35 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=35&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/35/Klamath-Basin-Property-Rights.aspx (Note: This resolution was passed by the Constitution Party National Committee at the Spring 2003 meeting in Portland, Oregon) Whereas, the United States government has waged an undeclared war against citizens of these United States, who farm and ranch for their livelihood and thus feed the world. This war has taken the form of regulatory chains applied to the backs of an otherwise free people. The accounts of intolerable acts by regulatory governments-within-a-government have increased our burden beyond our endurance. Whereas, the United States government has failed repeatedly to come to the aid of our countrymen, it is time for the Constitution Party to speak. Therefore, Be it resolved, that the Constitution Party will stand with and beside all our countrymen like those in the Klamath Basin in their efforts to control their own destiny. The Constitution Party acknowledges the right of the people to live upon their land without government tyranny and domestic terrorism stalking their freedom. Therefore, we urge energetic and appropriate action by all citizens to protect their God-given rights.   Webmaster Tue, 01 Apr 2003 06:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:35 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/41/Protecting-Citizens-Privacy.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=41 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=41&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/41/Protecting-Citizens-Privacy.aspx (Note: This resolution was passed by the Constitution Party National Committee on March 9, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina) Whereas, the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that, "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated...but upon probable cause..." and Whereas, the Federal government’s collection, compiling, and abuse of databases to snoop on law-abiding citizens is rapidly expanding. This includes monitoring law-abiding citizens’ bank deposits, cell phone usage, e-mail, air travel, school children, lawful gun purchases, health care, medical records, immunizations, fingerprints, DNA, and genetic tests. Most often, these databases are built using the Social Security number, and Whereas, there are renewed attempts by the Federal government, especially since 9/11, to impose a Federal ID on all citizens requiring States to have social security numbers on Drivers’ Licenses. The federal government often accomplishes the establishment of a database through mandates and grants to the State, and Whereas, corporations are also involved in the collection and selling of personal data without consent. The Social Security Act stipulates that the social security number is never to be used for identification purposes. Therefore let it be Resolved, that the Constitution Party supports the protection of a citizen’s privacy rights and opposes the use of the social security number for identification purposes and any attempt to create and impose a national ID. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Resolution passed by the Constitution Party National Committee, March 9, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina   Webmaster Sat, 09 Mar 2002 06:56:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:41 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/State-Model-Emergency-Health-Powers-Act.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=40 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=40&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/State-Model-Emergency-Health-Powers-Act.aspx (Note: This resolution was passed by the Constitution Party National Committee on March 9, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina) Whereas, the Bush administration and the Federal government are promoting the Model Emergency Health Powers Act (MEHPA) for enactment by the fifty states, which completely eliminates the safeguard of separation of powers and checks and balances. The MEHPA makes the governor a dictator, taking all powers of government including legislative, executive, and judicial, and Whereas, the MEHPA only allows the State Legislature to take action by a super majority vote sixty days after the governor declares a health emergency, and Whereas, the Legislature can only take action "upon finding that the occurrence of an illness or health condition that caused the emergency does not or no longer poses" a threat, which is extremely limiting, and Whereas, under MEHPA state and local health officers, along with Governors, are granted dictatorial levels of power with no appeals process to remedy their unilateral decisions to force people to receive medical treatment, vaccines, be isolated, quarantined; otherwise to be charged with a misdemeanor and possibly end up in jail, and Whereas, the MEHPA provides no religious or conscientious objections to medical treatment and vaccines, and Whereas, in MEHPA there is no recognition of parent’s rights and responsibilities with regard to their children. This is important when you consider that people possibly might be quarantined separately from their children, and Whereas, the MEHPA allows government to confiscate private property including food, fuel and clothing, and if so, without just compensation, and Whereas, alternative health options are completely left out of the MEHPA. There should be recognition that alternatives to standard medical treatments and vaccines, etc., are available, often highly effective and far less dangerous, and Whereas, the MEHPA provides for the collection of personal medical information, DNA, tests, etc., the privacy of which is not protected. MEHPA provides that the information will be turned over to the Federal government and used for research and end up in state and federal databases. This is a serious breach of our Fourth Amendment search, seizure, and privacy rights. Therefore, let it be Resolved, that the Constitution Party opposes all versions of the State Model Emergency Health Powers Act. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Resolution passed by the Constitution Party National Committee, March 9, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina   Webmaster Sat, 09 Mar 2002 06:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:40 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/39/Property-Rights-Land-and-State-Sovereignty.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=39 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=39&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/39/Property-Rights-Land-and-State-Sovereignty.aspx (Note: This resolution was passed by the Constitution Party National Committee on March 9, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina) Whereas, Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution of the United States of America guarantees to every State in the Union a republican form of government, and Whereas, James Madison identified the very definition of tyranny to be the unification of the legislative, executive and judicial powers of government, and Whereas, the present Federal administrative agencies and bureaucracies combine these three distinct and separate powers of government, virtually destroying all constitutionally protected rights and remedies formally available to its sovereign citizens, including a republican form of government within each state, and Whereas, Article I Section 8 clause 17 of the Constitution of the United States of America restricts the authority of the federal government over lands within admitted states of the Union to those purchased with the consent of the legislature of that State for certain limited, specified use, and Whereas, even before the Constitution was adopted, the admission of sovereign states of the Union on a equal footing was recognized by the Northwest Ordinance, and Whereas, vast portions of each State’s land, by default and usurpation, have come under the asserted authority of the Federal government, and Whereas, the usurpation and control of the state lands by federal bureaucracies, such as the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service has caused the closing of long-established roads, the closing of hundreds of logging and lumber operations, destruction of farm land, abandonment and loss of hundreds of mining operations and ranches, and destroying access to vast recreational areas, resulting in severe economic hardship and loss of billons of dollars to the local, state and national economies, and Whereas, this Federal tyranny has caused significant loss of local and state tax base, resulting in the reduction of basic local governmental services including police and fire protection, and Whereas, the policies of the Federal bureaucracies on land and forest mismanagement which include not allowing the cows to eat the grass to reduce fire hazards have set the Western states on fire, endangering and taking life and property, and Whereas, the federal government is extending the unconstitutional usurpation and land-grabbing in all fifty states through the implementation of various environmental legislative and administrative programs including but not limited to the so-called Clean Air and Water Act, the Environmental Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Wetlands Wildlife, and Wilderness legislation, the Heritage Rivers, Monuments and Antiquities Act, et cetera. Therefore, let it be Resolved that the Constitution Party supports and encourages State and local efforts to reestablish State and Constitutional control over lands within all sovereign States of the Union, and be it further Resolved, that the Constitution Party calls upon the Federal government to cease and desist its unconstitutional usurpation and control of the lands in the sovereign states, and be it further Resolved, that the Constitution Party calls upon the Federal government to limit its authority to lands defined by the Constitution, including Washington, D.C., territories, forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards and other needful buildings which are purchased with the consent of the State legislatures. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Resolution passed by the Constitution Party National Committee, March 9, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina   Webmaster Sat, 09 Mar 2002 06:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:39 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/38/CDC-Assault-on-Gun-Rights.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=38 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=38&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/38/CDC-Assault-on-Gun-Rights.aspx (Note: This resolution was passed by the Constitution Party National Committee on March 9, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina) Whereas, there is a new threat to gun rights that is now being pushed through state legislatures called the 2001 "National Strategy for Suicide Prevention" (NSSP) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Surgeon General, and the Center for Disease Control, and Whereas, this initiative is traceable to the 1993 United Nations World Health Organization Conference, and Whereas, Goal Five of the NSSP, "Promote Efforts to Reduce Access to Lethal Means and Methods of Self-Harm," states "If intervention is not possible when an individual is in a state of psychological pain, a self-destructive act may be prevented by limiting the individual’s access to the means or methods of self-harm…it may connote redesigning or altering the existing lethal means of self-harm currently available, and to others eliminating or limiting their availability…" and Whereas, the report says that 57% of suicides are committed with guns, and "between 45-50 percent of all U.S. households have a firearm inside the home…" and Whereas, Objective 5.2 of the NSSP states "By 2005, expose a proportion of households to public information campaign(s) designed to reduce the accessibility of lethal means, including firearms in the home". Therefore be it Resolved, that the Constitution Party recognizes this new threat to constitutionally protected gun rights and that the Constitution Party opposes any and all infringements of the God-given right to keep and bear arms. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Resolution passed by the Constitution Party National Committee, March 9, 2002 in Charleston, South Carolina   Webmaster Sat, 09 Mar 2002 06:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:38 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/43/A-Resolution-on-Difficult-Times--A-Call-for-Justice-Repentance-and-Mercy.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=43 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=43&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/43/A-Resolution-on-Difficult-Times--A-Call-for-Justice-Repentance-and-Mercy.aspx (Note: This resolution was passed by the Constitution Party National Committee on October 6, 2001 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) Whereas one of the purposes of the Constitution of the United States is to provide for the common defense of our nation, we welcome the renewed public interest and focus upon protecting the borders of our country and the security of our nation here at home. We pledge our full support to bring to justice the terrorists responsible for the murder of thousands of our fellow Americans. We also pray for comfort and strength for the surviving families in the face of their incalculable suffering and grief. But that is not all that is required of us in this dark and difficult hour. Just as in times past in our nation’s history, these are times that try men’s souls. And if we are to respond to them properly, we must also be willing to humbly reflect upon our own ways both as individuals and as a nation. We must rise and demand justice to protect all Americans. For justice to prevail in our nation the shedding of all innocent blood upon our soil must cease and all innocent human life must be protected. But the killing of innocent people has not stopped since September 11. About 4,000 American children are put to death every day in this nation by abortion – over 40 million since 1973. Therefore, be it resolved that the National Committee of the Constitution Party strongly entreat our representatives in federal, state and local governments to immediately take all appropriate steps to prevent any further loss of innocent human life, while fulfilling their duty to protect and preserve our God-given rights and our cherished freedoms. Finally, the National Committee of the Constitution Party encourages all Americans to once again consider the solemn admonition of Scripture that so many of our nation’s founders turned to in times of distress: "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14 - Holy Bible We therefore urge our fellow Americans to join with us in repentance before the Lord our Redeemer for the evil and wickedness that we have allowed to become commonplace in our beloved nation and to seek His mercy to heal our land. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Resolution passed by the Constitution Party National Committee, October 6, 2001 in Minneapolis, Minnesota   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..." "...And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." Excerpts from the Declaration of Independence --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   "It is fit and becoming in all people, at all times, to acknowledge and revere the Supreme Government of God; to bow in humble submission to His chastisement; to confess and deplore their sins and transgressions in the full conviction that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and to pray, with all fervency and contrition, for the pardon of their past offenses, and for a blessing upon their present and prospective action." Abraham Lincoln - Declaring a National Day of Prayer and Fasting following the Battle of Bull Run --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   "It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge THE Providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and to humbly implore His protection and favor." George Washington October 3, 1789 - Proclaiming a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   "If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity." Daniel Webster --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   "It becomes the indispensable duty of these hitherto free and happy colonies, with true penitence of heart, and the most reverent devotion, publickly to acknowledge the over ruling providence of God; to confess and deplore our offences against him; and to supplicate his interposition for averting the threatened danger, and prospering our strenuous efforts in the cause of freedom, virtue, and posterity...Do earnestly recommend, that Friday, the Seventeenth day of May next, be observed by the said colonies as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer; that we may, with united hearts, confess and bewail our manifold sins and transgressions, and, by a sincere repentance and amendment of life, appease his righteous displeasure, and through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, obtain his pardon and forgiveness...That he would be graciously pleased to bless all his people in these colonies with health and plenty, and grant that a spirit of incorruptible patriotism, and of pure undefiled religion, may universally prevail; and this continent be speedily restored to the blessings of peace and liberty" Excerpt from a Declaration of a day of fasting by the Continental Congress in March, 1776 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people." Proverbs 14:34 - Holy Bible --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   "We, the members of the Constitution Party, gratefully acknowledge the blessing of the Lord God as Creator, Preserver and Ruler of the Universe and of this Nation. We solemnly declare that the foundation of our political position and moving principle of our political activity is our full submission and unshakable faith in our Savior and Redeemer, our Lord Jesus Christ. We hereby appeal to Him for mercy, aid, comfort, guidance and the protection of His Divine Providence as we work to restore and preserve this Nation as a government of the People, by the People, and for the People.... ...We affirm the principles of inherent individual rights upon which these United States of America were founded...[T]herefore, it is essential to bind government with the chains of the Constitution and carefully divide and jealously limit government powers to those assigned by the consent of the governed...The Constitution Party calls on all who love Liberty and value their inherent rights to join with us in the pursuit of these goals and in the restoration of these founding principles."   Webmaster Sat, 06 Oct 2001 06:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:43 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/42/Terminate-The-Unconstitutional-Activities-Of-The-Federal-Drug-ENforcement-Agency-DEA.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=42 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=42&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/42/Terminate-The-Unconstitutional-Activities-Of-The-Federal-Drug-ENforcement-Agency-DEA.aspx Whereas, Throughout recorded history most men have lived under conditions of slavery and despotism imposed by governments under Pharaohs, Kings, Czars, Fuerhers, Commissars, Dictatorships, Democracies, etc.; and   Whereas, The greatest threat to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness is tyrannical and abusive government; and   Whereas, The Republic established by the written United States Constitution was designed with checks and balances and separations of powers to protect the people against the natural tendency of all government to become abusive and tyrannical; and   Whereas, Congress has authorized and allowed the bureaucratic Drug Enforcement Agency to manifest many abuses of power, including:   1. The combination of executive, judicial, and legislative powers in the hands of arbitrary, capricious, and unelected bureaucrats.   2. The arbitrary confiscation of property without due process of law. 3. The violation of rights of the people enumerated in the Bill of Rights, including:   · The right to keep and bear arms · To be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects · The right to a speedy and public trial · The right to face one’s accusers · The protection of Common Law · No excessive bail or fines imposed · No cruel or unusual punishments inflicted · Federal intrusion and usurpation of law enforcement authority properly belonging to the State and Local Government   Whereas, The Federal Courts of our nation are now overloaded, bogged down, and hamstrung by drug cases of which carry mandatory sentences, thus preventing the Courts from conducting their proper business to mete out justice for the people in an expeditious manner; and   Whereas, Prisons and jails are now overloaded and overpopulated, thus increasing the tax burden on honest, law abiding citizens, and increasing criminal activities in and out of prison, including riots and disruption within prison walls; and   Whereas, Drug abuse is in and of itself a plague that ravages the nation; and Whereas, Criminalization of drug abuse at the Federal level of government has not resolved the problems but has complicated and increased the drug problem; and   Whereas, Particularly the unconstitutional Federal domestic War on Drugs is a never ending financial drain on the honest, law abiding taxpayers; and   Whereas, The threat of tyrannical government in the name of the “DRUG WAR” is destroying the liberty of the people, and constitutes a clear and present danger; therefore   Resolved, We call upon Congress to publicly investigate the manner in which all funds and authority granted by Congress to the DEA and other agencies involved in the so-called War on Drugs are used, and to terminate authority and funding of any and all unconstitutional activities; and   Resolved, That the Constitution Party call upon God and the moral leadership of our nation to lead our people back to self government and moral restraints and away from tyrannical government and immoral practices that enslave and destroy people.   Constitution Party National Committee, October 6, 2001, Bloomington, MN Webmaster Sat, 06 Oct 2001 05:57:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:42 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/44/Sanctity-Of-Human-Life-Resolution.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=129&ModuleID=504&ArticleID=44 http://www.constitutionparty.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=44&PortalID=0&TabID=129 http://www.constitutionparty.com/OurPrinciples/Resolutions/tabid/129/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/44/Sanctity-Of-Human-Life-Resolution.aspx The following Resolution was passed by unanimous vote of the National Committee of the Constitution Party at its semi-annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas on February 27, 1998.   Whereas, the Preamble to the 1996 Platform of the U.S. Taxpayers Party states (in part) that members of the party "gratefully acknowledge the blessings of the Lord God as Creator, Preserver and Ruler of the Universe and of this Nation". Said Preamble states further that, "Our Republic is a nation governed by a Constitution, which is rooted in Biblical Law, administered by representatives who are constitutionally elected by the citizens", and, moreover, "In a Republic governed by constitutional law rooted in Biblical Law, all life, liberty, and property are protected because law rules,"and   Whereas, in the section titled, "Abortion", the 1996 Platform of the U.S. Taxpayers Party states, in part, that, "The pre-born child, whose life begins at conception, is a human being created in God’s image. The first duty of the law is to prevent the shedding of innocent blood. It is, therefore the duty of all civil government to secure and to safeguard the lives of the pre-born." This duty is a fundamental requirement for all U.S. Taxpayers Party candidates;   Be it therefore Resolved, The U.S. Taxpayers Party National Committee shall not endorse or distribute, allocate, contribute to or solicit funds for, or support in any way whatsoever, any candidate who does not pledge and act to defend and promote the inviolable right to life of innocent human beings, from the moment of conception to natural death -- without exception.   Webmaster Sat, 28 Feb 1998 07:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:44