Posted by
John Kuethe on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 4:13:34 PM
Momentum is growing Nationwide to reign in the Federal Government’s unprecedented growth and consolidation of power. To begin with tomorrow there will be Nationwide tax day tea parties to protest the Federal Government’s stated intent to increase taxes while increasing the deficit exponentially. The people will be taking to the streets and protesting the tax and spend philosophy of the Obama administration in a tribute to our forefather’s protest to the taxation imposed by King George.
Additionally, there is a growing movement among state leaders to assert their sovereignty as provided by the 10th amendment to the Constitution. The latest of these is Texas Governor Rick Perry who publicly spoke about the growing oppressive nature of the Federal Government and its policies:
“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state. That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.” See the video at Breitbart TV
In addition to invoking the 10th amendment, conservatives are working along other avenues to reign in the runaway power grab by the Obama administration. Recently Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., sponsored House Resolution 450, the Enumerated Powers Act, in an attempt to force Congress to be accountable to the Constitution when writing and passing laws. After all, the Constitution is the basis for our form of government and all our laws are assumed to be held to the standards it sets forth. HR 450 in essence would force Congress to define the constitutional basis for the laws it writes:
"Each Act of Congress shall contain a concise and definite statement of the constitutional authority relied upon for the enactment of each portion of that Act. The failure to comply with this section shall give rise to a point of order in either House of Congress. …" Story
As the Obama administration continues to impose its will and expand the power of the Federal Government it will be interesting to see how many states stand up for their rights as guaranteed under the Constitution and how many bend to his will.