"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, U.S. Constitution
Kentucky Knows Best!!
This state was founded on the frontiersmen spirit and independent heart. Why is it alright now to give up our rights and our authority to Politian’s in Washington that we did not elect and do not represent us. We must stand again, as we did in 1798, and send a statement to our federal government that this State has rights and we know what is best for us. We have a history of standing up for our sovereignty, we have a pride in fighting for our rights, and we have a duty to the next generation and everyone in this Commonwealth to protect our rights and be part of this growing movement to re-affirm are civil liberties stated in our States constitution and enumerated in the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
PRESS RELEASE
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- On Thursday January 21 at 1:00pm hundreds of Kentuckians will rally in Frankfort at the Capitol rotunda to take part in the first big rally of 2010 and to support the State Sovereignty Resolution. There will be busses coming in from around the state and we anticipate good support from people. At the event State Representative Stan Lee, who has introduced the State Sovereignty Resolution HR10, will speak along with many other representatives who have co-sponsored the resolution.
With what is going on with National Healthcare, the special elections, and attitudes towards Washington this is an excellent opportunity to localize the sentiment and emotions of people here in Kentucky. I strongly encourage you to consider getting some video of local participants at this rally that you may later be able to use in a voice over.
This rally was put together by the KY 9/12 Project and Northern KY Tea Party group. For additional information please contact me at ewilson1776@yahoo.com or call 859-983-5190
Where: Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort
When: Rally begins at 1:00pm on Thursday January 21
FACTS & INFO
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- State Sovereignty Resolution or 10th Amendment movement is a growing movement to re-affirm are civil liberties stated in our States constitution and enumerated in the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
- It was introduced in 2009 Kentucky legislative session by Rep John Stacy (D)
- The current HR10 was pre-filled in June by Rep Stan Lee
- HR10 the Kentucky State Sovereignty Resolution already has 15 co-sponsors
- This Resolution is a reaffirmation of the 10th Amendment and a restatement of what our State Constitution declares. “The Tenth Amendment defines the total scope of federal power as being that which has been delegated by the people to the federal government, and also that which is absolutely necessary to advancing those powers specifically enumerated in the Constitution of the United States. The rest is to be handled by the state governments, or locally, by the people themselves.”
- We simply believe that Governments and political leaders are best held accountable to the will of the people when government is local. Second, the people of a state know what is best for them; they do not need bureaucrats, potentially thousands of miles away, governing their lives. We believe that Kentucky Knows Best.
- This is not about secession but is meant to strengthen the union and remind the federal government of states rights.
- There have been 13 states pass similar legislation and 19 states that have current resolutions to consider.
- The first state sovereignty resolution was written by Thomas Jefferson and passed in 1798 by the Kentucky Legislation.
A Personal Message to Frankfort
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From the socialist led by Nancy Pelosi
Read the Constitution it clearly states
The 10th Amendment where power delegates
The constitution doesn’t say the Feds can
The state governs the people and their land
Let me translate to those who have gone insane
Exactly what is the constitutions aim
Prevent our republic from power and greed
Misuse of resources and exaggerated need
Assure pursuit of life, liberty and happiness to all the same
Federal Government take notice today
Kentuckians have the only say
By Abigail Billings:
State Sovereignty
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Before there were ever a federal government there were sovereign individual states. Our Constitution was comprised of these states coming together and merely providing a contract between those states for their common good. This was highlighted and articulated in our own State constitution as well as spelled out federally in the 10th amendment of the United States Constitution. It is my assertion that not only we the people need reminded of these facts but our elected officials need constant reminding as well. We need to jog the memories of our representatives that we are in fact a sovereign state. We need to stand up for the 10th amendment of the United States that affirms this and protects us against the oppression and intrusion of bad policies from the federal government. Our state needs to be once again our first line of defense against unfunded mandates and unconstitutional policies and we need to put the over reaching federal government on notice to leave us alone.
Although such resolutions by themselves would not solve the problem of a federal government which dominates and bankrupts the states by ignoring the Constitution's provisions, these Tenth Amendment resolutions can serve as steppingstones to further state and federal legislation to restore the proper balance of power between the states and the federal government. In addition they send a clear message that between Washington and the great people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky Knows Best!!!
Judge Andrew Napolitano explains the role of the States under the Constitution
Kentuck’s & the 10th Amendment written by Jim Drake the editor of KY9/12 monthly newsletter
Youtube Video of Kent Masterson Brown (Historian and Patriot) who highlights the history and purpose for another State Sovereignty Resolution
John Birch Society 10th Amendment Center
Kentucky Joins Movement to Resist Abuses of Commerce Clause, 2nd Amendment (Article on Tenth Amendment Center Website Nov 11, 2009)
Tenth Amendment Talking Points
Explanation of Protection of States
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Rep. Sam Rohrer of Pennsylvania discusses the protection states have under the 10th Amendment of the Constitution
