The Tenth Amendment (Amendment X) of the United States Constitution, which
is part of the Bill of Rights, was ratified on December 15, 1791. The Tenth
Amendment restates the Constitution's principle of Federalism.
"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."
What is nullification and why is it important?
Nullification is a right guaranteed to the states through the constitution.
Originally written by Thomas Jefferson in 1798, nullification is the process
by which a state can void a federal law within its' own borders. Simply put
if the federal government passes laws that it does not have the authority to
pass the states have a right to void them.
Jefferson worried that there was no protection for the states if the federal
government overstepped its Constitutional Authority. Jefferson believed that
because the states formed the federal government and ratified the
Constitution, that they had the power to decide if laws passed by the
federal government were Constitutional.
The only power given to the federal government is found in Article I Section
8 of the Constitution, all other powers belong to the states. Jefferson
believed that the states had the right to tell Washington no, if the laws
they were imposing were unfair to their citizens.
How nullification works:
If the federal government passes a law that is unconstitutional a state
legislature writes a resolution, passes it, then sends it to the be signed
by the governor telling the federal government that the law does not exist
in that state This is well within the states duties and rights.
Currently, as many as twenty five states are considering nullification
tactics against a wide variety of proposed federal laws such as Real ID, gun
control and health care reform. This is the answer for turning back the
final health care bill that is ultimately coming.
So here is how to DEMAND nullification:
a.. Call all of your state level representatives and tell them you want
the health care reform bill nullified.
b.. Send letters to all state representatives urging them to talk to your
governor
c.. Spread the word, tell everyone you know who is against this bill to do
the same.
Here is a sample letter, which I found on notintexas.org which I have
modified:
To Representative:
You are my representative in the (Your State Government) and I am asking you
to represent me in the attack of the federal government against my personal
liberties. I am asking you to stand up to for freedom and express to the
United States Government that when they overstep Constitutional authority,
(Your State) will not fall victim to their tyranny. The growth of the
federal government and the slow method at which they have been taking our
freedom is spinning out of control.
As a citizen of (Your State), I want you to know that I am afraid of the
steps the federal government is taking to compromise my freedom. I am also
worried about the steps the federal government is taking to bypass the
Constitution that was designed to protect me. I am signing this petition to
ask you to protect me from the federal government. Sign a resolution of
nullification for all legislation passed by the United States Government
starting as soon as the resolution is signed. Write a resolution that states
that any bill passed will not become law in (Your State) without the (Your
State) Government passing the law. The resolution must also say that the
(Your State) Government is not to change any meetings and must adhere to the
State Constitution's meeting schedule. Under the powers of the Tenth
Amendment, (Your State) reserves the right to accept and reject all federal
legislation.
I am asking that if necessary a Special Session called by (Your Governor). I
am asking you as my representative to request one be called. I am also
asking you to have the resolution ready to be entered into both houses with
the same language to smooth out this process as quickly as possible. This is
necessary to ensure my freedoms and yours, so act with haste.
Sincerely,
Your Name
I do not know if every state Constitution has provisions for nullification
but many do. We need to use this Constitutional right to protect our freedom
and liberty. Educate yourself on the protections that your state provides
and take whatever action is needed to fight back against unconstitutional
actions by the federal government. This is a call for a peaceful and legal
response to unfair actions by the federal government.
Wake up America! The Constitution provides tools for us to control the
federal government should it become out of control. Now is the time to use
them. Now is the time for action. Now is the time for nullification.
Restore the Republic, Wield your Constitutional Rights, Reject Intrusive
Federal Government!
"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the
people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest
it come to dominate our lives and interests." - Patrick Henry
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