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Petition for Florida Sovereignty
MRStep ^

Posted on 02/24/2009 2:26:59 PM PST by Corazon

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/florida-sovereignty.html

The Tenth Amendment provides that “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.”

It is our belief that the federal government has consistently over-stepped its constitutional boundaries and usurped the powers reserved to the states, and therefore the people.

A Florida Sovereignty Resolution will remind the federal government of its proper role and place.

Our goal is to have a resolution adopted and passed by the Florida State Legislature during the calendar year 2009.

Is Florida alone in this movement? The answer is no. There are no less than 26 states that are claiming and/or planning similar legislation.

The State Sovereignty movement clearly arises from the belief that the balance of power has tilted too far and too long in the direction of the federal government and that it’s time to restore that loose balance.

So, would you please join us in support of a Florida Sovereignty Resolution by signing the petition?

(Excerpt) Read more at mrstep.com ...


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Constitution/Conservatism; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 10thamendment; florida; floridasovereignty; petitition; sovereignty; statesrights
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/florida-sovereignty.html

The Tenth Amendment provides that “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.”

It is our belief that the federal government has consistently over-stepped its constitutional boundaries and usurped the powers reserved to the states, and therefore the people.

A Florida Sovereignty Resolution will remind the federal government of its proper role and place.

Our goal is to have a resolution adopted and passed by the Florida State Legislature during the calendar year 2009.

Is Florida alone in this movement? The answer is no. There are no less than 26 states that are claiming and/or planning similar legislation.

The State Sovereignty movement clearly arises from the belief that the balance of power has tilted too far and too long in the direction of the federal government and that it’s time to restore that loose balance.

So, would you please join us in support of a Florida Sovereignty Resolution by signing the petition?

-------------------------------------- Dear Republican Senators of Florida

alexander.jd.web@flsenate.gov, altman.thad.web@flsenate.gov, atwater.jeff.web@flsenate.gov, baker.carey.web@flsenate.gov, bennett.mike.web@flsenate.gov, constantine.lee.web@flsenate.gov, crist.victor.web@flsenate.gov, dean.charles.web@flsenate.gov, detert.nancy.web@flsenate.gov, portilla.alex.web@flsenate.gov, dockery.paula.web@flsenate.gov, fasano.mike.web@flsenate.gov, gaetz.don.web@flsenate.gov, garcia.rudy.web@flsenate.gov, gardiner.andy.web@flsenate.gov, haridopolos.mike.web@flsenate.gov, jones.dennis.web@flsenate.gov, king.james.web@flsenate.gov, lynn.evelyn.web@flsenate.gov, oelrich.steve.web@flsenate.gov, peaden.durell.web@flsenate.gov, pruitt.ken.web@flsenate.gov, richter.garrett.web@flsenate.gov, storms.ronda.web@flsenate.gov, wise.stephen.web@flsenate.gov

I just signed this petition:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/florida-sovereignty.html

In Support of:

A Joint Resolution claiming Sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over certain powers; serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist certain mandates; and directing distribution.

We the People of the State of Florida undersigned, demand that The Florida General Assembly pass a resolution claiming Florida's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States during the calendar year 2009.

Sincerely,

Miriam Mata

http://usurpador.blogcindario.com/

-------------------------------------------------- 27 States Claiming / Planning Sovereignty (UPDATE 15 – 02/24/09)

*** 27 States already are, are now claiming, or are planning for declaration of sovereignty. *** NOTE: Sovereignty is NOT the same as Secession. These states (except for Hawaii) are not claiming to leave the union (for now). All of these ‘movements’ (except for Hawaii) are explicit restatements of what has always been in place, but not necessarily enforced, as detailed by the 10th Amendment. Hawaii is actually aiming for total sovereignty as it is claimed that Hawaii was never really a state of the U.S.A..

However, I believe the intent of these bills is to let the federal government know that the states’ sovereignty will not be overwritten… say in case certain gun ban laws get passed, FOCA-type laws, or other “War Time / Martial Law” type plans come into play. Check them out:


1 posted on 02/24/2009 2:27:00 PM PST by Corazon
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To: Corazon

bump


2 posted on 02/24/2009 2:28:54 PM PST by George from New England (escaped CT 2006; now living north of Tampa Bay)
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To: Corazon

Thanks for posting.

FL has a Repub House and Senate and this should pass.

Sadly the RINO beard and friend of Dorothy Gov might block it.


3 posted on 02/24/2009 2:30:13 PM PST by Frantzie (Boycott GE - they own NBC, MSNBC, CNBC & Universal. Boycott Disney - they own ABC)
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To: Corazon
These petitions remind me of Shakespeare's quote “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing”. If the states cannot exert there sovereignty now pursuant to the Tenth Amendment, reiterating the same language in their state Constitutions isn't going to do a thing. We don't need more words, the Constitution is quite adequate. We do need leaders who have the guts to apply the words of the Constitution. In this, alas, we are sorely lacking.
4 posted on 02/24/2009 2:42:25 PM PST by Prokopton
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To: Corazon
Wow...and of course the MSM Bootlickers aren't saying one word.

Good for California signing on! I was afraid the legislators had actually forgotten what the U.S. Constitution even was. At least those on the Liberal/RINO side of the aisle anyway.

5 posted on 02/24/2009 2:43:26 PM PST by T Lady (The MSM: Pravda West)
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To: Prokopton

I happen to agree with you (sadly). If the SC cannot find a single case that has “standing” for the “natural born clause” I am positive they will find nothing in the language of the Tenth Amendment that can be used by the states to shield them from His Heinous. Our “strict constructionist” Roberts was more than willing to ignore any clause that protected the people from a “fraudulent candidate”. All we have proved in the past few months is that Constitution is useful for toilet paper and not much else.


6 posted on 02/24/2009 3:16:39 PM PST by Goreknowshowtocheat
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To: Corazon

Do you think RINO Crist will sign on to it?


7 posted on 02/24/2009 3:17:14 PM PST by Recovering_Democrat
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To: Corazon

Another state in a long line trying to stop the federal leviathan from raping citizens’ paychecks and freedoms.


8 posted on 02/24/2009 4:31:17 PM PST by wastedyears (April 21st, 2009 - International Iron Maiden Day)
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To: Corazon
Hawaii is actually aiming for total sovereignty as it is claimed that Hawaii was never really a state of the U.S.A..

If Hawaii was never really a state, how does that affect Obama?

9 posted on 02/24/2009 4:49:02 PM PST by magooey (The Mandate of Heaven resides in the hearts of men)
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To: Corazon

How can Florida have “sovereignty” with a suck-up like Charlie Crist as Governor?


10 posted on 02/25/2009 7:08:55 AM PST by Redbob (W.W.J.B.D.: "What Would Jack Bauer Do?")
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To: Recovering_Democrat

Do you think RINO Crist will sign on to it?
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Never in a million years. Not unless thousands of Floridians email him and threaten to make sure he never see’s a chance of winning another election in this state. Maybe someone should get that petition going. Should be easy, everyone hates him. lol


11 posted on 02/25/2009 10:48:55 PM PST by mojitojoe (None are more hopelessly enslaved, as those who falsely believe they are free.)
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To: Redbob

Charlie Crist
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ole Charlie knows a bi when he sees one. He as a special interest in the little zer0.


12 posted on 02/25/2009 10:50:16 PM PST by mojitojoe (None are more hopelessly enslaved, as those who falsely believe they are free.)
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To: Corazon

California, Hawaii and Washington passed it??


13 posted on 02/27/2009 5:08:43 PM PST by NoMarxist2010 (Rush: I hope he fails meant Rush wants Obama's SOCIALISTIC PROGRAMS to fail.)
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To: Frantzie
Sadly the RINO beard and friend of Dorothy Gov might block it.

You mean Governor 'Orange Skin'? I have to say this Just say NO to Senator 'Orange Skin'!!

14 posted on 02/27/2009 5:11:25 PM PST by NoMarxist2010 (Rush: I hope he fails meant Rush wants Obama's SOCIALISTIC PROGRAMS to fail.)
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To: Corazon

what is the deal right now with this?


15 posted on 04/15/2009 7:56:17 PM PDT by manc (Marriage is between a man and a woman no sick queer sham--- end racism end affirmative action)
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To: manc

Introduced in the House July 1 & Senate July 16. Way to go, FL... keep it up.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2294046/posts?page=1

[side note: Why is this in the “bloggers” section? It’s news!]


16 posted on 07/21/2009 2:36:37 PM PDT by cyn
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