Again, "Governments...derive their just power from the CONSENT of the governed."
Ultimately, it's our fault, because we CONSENT to the destruction of the Constitution. We CONSENT to the ABC Agencies by falling in line with their onerous regulations and requirements. As I mentioned in a previous post:
Tired of a corrupt, crony financial system? You CONSENT to it every time you spend or accept an FRN.
Tired of a criminal tax system? You CONSENT to it every time you file your taxes.
Tired of the destruction of your 2nd Amendment rights? You CONSENT to it every time you submit to a background check, or ask permission to carry a firearm.
Tired of corrupt alphabet agencies? You CONSENT to them every time you submit to their regulations.
Stop CONSENTING. That is the only way this will change. Article V? Sure, but don't be surprised when you don't get the rainbows and unicorns that Article V supporters are calling for. Again, it's simple: STOP CONSENTING.
Nice speech, but I don’t intend to go to jail and don’t have the money to hire a high powered lawyer.