CONSTITUTION PARTY OF WASHINGTON

BILL OF RIGHTS: 10th Amendment!!!!!!

2009-12-21T10:07:00.000-08:00

"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."

Visit www.wa-x.org for more information on how you can help Washington State restore its Sovereignty and take back the power we allowed the the federal government to usurp by our apathy and blindness. Now is the time to Stand Up and Just Say NO!!!

BILL OF RIGHTS: Ninth Amendment

2009-12-18T11:07:00.000-08:00

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

Just because certain rights are listed in the Constitution itself, does not mean that the people do not have them. See the Tenth Amendment.

BILL OF RIGHTS: Eighth Amendment

2009-12-17T11:32:00.000-08:00

"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

BILL OF RIGHTS: Seventh Amendment

2009-12-16T09:56:00.000-08:00

"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."

For a good explanation of the Seventh Amendment visit: Seventh Amendment

BILL OF RIGHTS DAY: Celebrate the Sixth Amendment

2009-12-15T11:19:00.000-08:00

"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district where in the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."

Consider the implications of certain provisions of the Patriot Acts which deny Sixth Amendment rights to certain accused in the name of national security. It is always in the name of safety and security that people close their eyes and allow violations of inherent rights--rights to be protected by government, not given by government.

Open your eyes and elect a new government while you still can. Out with the old and in with the new. If you want real change vote for Constitution Party candidates, the only political party whose platform is based upon the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. The Constitution Party is based upon fundamental principles given by God to Mankind, "that all Men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights", rights which no Man made government can bestow or take away unless we, as individual sovereign citizens, allow it.

Just say NO to the powers that have usurped our constitutional government to their own ends for decades, and of both major parties. Make PRINCIPLES OVER POLITICS your New Year's Resolution!

www.constitutionpartyofwa.com or www.constitutionparty.com

THE BILL OF RIGHTS: Fifth Amendment

2009-12-14T11:34:00.000-08:00

"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

The Fourth Amendment

2009-12-12T12:55:00.000-08:00

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

The Fourth Amendment does not exclude people who don't agree with you, or who happen to look like your enemy, or who espouse causes you don't like. EVERYONE has this right, no matter who they are or what they believe in.

Just because Congress passed the Patriot Acts or any legislation which attempts to circumspect the Fourth Amendment for any reason, doesn't make such laws Constitutional.

The Third Amendment

2009-12-11T14:26:00.000-08:00

The Third Amendment

"No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."

In 1965, Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 484 (1965), Justice William O. Douglas stated in the Opinion of the Court that the third amendment implies a belief that an individual's home should be free from agents of the state.

And in 1982, it was ruled that "Owner" be construed to mean anyone lawfully controlling a property, ie, renters, etc. Engblom v. Carey, 677 F.2d 957 (2d. Cir. 1982)

Still relevant today!

BILL OF RIGHTS: The Second Amendment

2009-12-10T10:17:00.000-08:00

"A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

The Constitution Party platform says, in part, "The Right to bear arms is inherent in the right of self defense, defense of the family, and defense against tyranny, conferred on the individual and the community by our Creator to safeguard life, liberty, and propert,as well as to help PRESERVE THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE NATION."

Constitution Party Platform

BILL OF RIGHTS DAY: First Amendment, part three

2009-12-09T14:18:00.001-08:00

"Congress shall make no law abriding...the right of the people peaceably to assemble...to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

NO law means NO law, the people have the right to PEACEABLY assemble, to protest excessive taxation, to protest abortion, the FED, to have a T.E.A. Party, etc.

NO law means NO law! If the government, its agent, or another agency has stepped across constitutional bounds, the case MUST be heard! Congress refers to the FEDERAL Congress!

Celebrate the Bill of Rights! Speak your mind to your Congressional Representatives!

BILL OF RIGHTS: First Amendment, part two

2009-12-08T09:12:00.000-08:00

"Congress shall make NO law....abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press..."
Free to speak religious opinions,
free to speak political opinions,
free to speak against political leaders when they act unconstitutionally.
Any legislation which inhibits the right to free speech is UNCONSTITUTIONAL!
Includes rules/regulations of any government agency.
We seem to be so free to speak profanity and obscentity, but any opposition to the political powers that be (of either persuasion) is often attacked as "hate speech" or "racist" or "treasonous and seditious".
Free Speech and a Free Press are guaranteed to us by the Constitution.

15 DECEMBER 2009: Bill of Rights Day!

2009-12-08T09:07:00.000-08:00

The First Amendment, part one
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, nor prohibiting the free exercise thereof...."
NO law means NO law establishing a state religion, not Chrisian, not Jewish, not Muslim, not Atheist, not Secular Humanist, not Buddhist, not Sikh, not any religion whatsoever shall be forced on the American People.
Nor can Congress PROHIBIT the people from being religious in public and private settings--Christians, Jews, Muslims, Atheists, Secular Humanists, Buddhists, Sikhs, any religious society can freely practice their religion provided only that they do not violate another individuals pre-existing rights to Life, Liberty of Conscience, and to the Control and Use of Private Property.

FALL 2009 STATE COMMITTEE MEETING

2009-10-08T08:48:00.000-07:00

The Constitution Party of Washington held is semi-annual State Committee Meeting in Spokane, Washington on 3 October 2009. Both the business and the public sessions were successful and well attended. Guest speaker, Patrick Wood, editor of the August Review (www.augustreview.com) gave an excellent and well-researched presentation on the influence and dangers of the Trilateral Commission within the United States Government, indeed the world at large.

Also making presentations were:

Randall Yearout of Red, White & Blue Collar Radio talking about his Constitution Minute currently heard on radio stations in the Spokane area;
Dann Selle and Kurt Smith of the Spokane T.E.A. Party; and,
Larry Stickney, President of the Washington Values Alliance and promoter of Referendum 71.

In the morning business session new officers were elected and resolutions passed. The new officers are:

Chairman – Bob Peck
Vice Chairman – Karen Murray
Secretary – Paul Franklin
Treasurer – Marilyn Montgomery

Resolutions concerning House Joint Memorial 4009 (HJM 4009) and Initiative 1033 were presented and passed unanimously (see Media Release section).

CONSTITUTION MINUTE

2009-10-05T12:04:00.000-07:00

Radio Commentary That Brings
CONSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON TODAY'S ISSUES

Produced by Red,White & Blue Collar Radio, these two minute commentaries by Randall Yearout bring the views and values of America's founders to today's generation. As an instructor of the Institute on the Constitution and past Congressional Candidate, Randall provides insights that are philosophically rich, yet plain spoken enough for the common man.
In Spokane, The Constitution Minute can be heard three times daily on KTW, 630AM (see calendar at: www.cpwashingon-events.blogspot.com for days and times).

If you don't live in the listening area, you can find MP3 and PDF text versions on our website by clicking here: Constitution Minute.

Sponsored by the Constitution Party of Washington
www.constitutionpartyofwa.com

State Sovereignty - House Joint Memorial 4009

2009-09-24T10:50:00.000-07:00

CITIZENS FOR HJM 4009
Washington State Sovereignty Action Alert

What is going on: Over the summer we have seen how our Federal Representatives have ignored or belittled the very people they are supposed to represent, "We the People". There is an ever increasing attempt to centralize government to those in DC which would essentially silence our voices and nullify our Constitution. There is an all out assault on our freedoms on a number of issue: Free Speech, Health Care, Cap and Trade, Gun rights, The National Guard, Education, Transportation, Banking, Mandatory Vaccines and the list goes on. Our Constitution was founded on the principle of Limited Government! We must stand up for the Constitution and hold our representative accountable and we do have tools to do so. The Tenth Amendment:

"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 can you do:

1. Listen to the interview between Rep. Matt Shea (WA 4th Dist.) & the 10th Amendment Center - Rep. Shea Interview

2. Educate yourself on the 10th Amendment

3. Educate others on the 10th Amendment

4. Take tour of the Capitol in Olympia on October 1st (www.cpwashington-events.blogspot.com)

5. Make an appointment to speak with your state representatives to talk with them about House Joint Memorial 4009 , the Tenth Amendment and Out of Control Government. Voice your concerns and ask them to support State Sovereignty bills during the next session.

6. Organize or attend 10th Amendment rallies! Our state representatives are supposed to be protecting Washington State resident's rights and freedoms. They took an oath to uphold the US Constitution and our Washington State Constitution. Some of our representatives will be standing up for us during the next session. Will you stand with them? Other states are standing up to the out of control Federal Government; will our state stand with them?

Representative Matt Shae has also signed the 10-4 pledge. It can be viewed here: Pledge If you want to see a map of who has signed the pledge thus far: Map. The pledge is a tool that can be used with current representatives holding office and those who are seeking to win in upcoming elections. Will they sign it? If no, why?

Washington State Sovereignty website

10th Amendment Center

RANDALL YEAROUT'S "Constitution Minute" RADIO SPOTS!

2009-08-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

These are the Constitution Minute radio spots you might have heard on KTW Radio 630 AM. We have high quality versions in .WAV format available for those wishing to broadcast The Constitution Minute in your area.
Your financial support will enable us to get these commentaries into more markets. Please use the Membership and Contribution Form link to donate. Thank you for your generous support.

Note: The MP3 audio files are 1.8 MB each and the PDF Transcripts are about 55 KB each. You can access them here: "Constitution Minute" Radio Spots

Jurisdiction
Natural Law
Virtue
Leaders
Common Law
The Creed
Civil Authority and Scripture
Principle vs. Politics
Subversion

EFF ISSUES ITS REPORT CARD ON WASHINGTON SCHOOLS

2009-09-10T10:49:00.000-07:00

The Evergreen Freedom Foundation has issued its "Report Card on Washington’s Middle Schools and Report Card on Washington’s High Schools" at http://www.reportcardwa.com/. In addition, next week the EFF's Citizen Action Network is holding a “Spread the Word!” Awareness Campaign to help get the valuable information found in the School Report Card into the hands of those who need to read it. If you would like to get involved, please visit http://flunkedsolutions.com/take-action to find more details and sign-up to help spread the word.

Juliana McMahan
Evergreen Freedom Foundation
JMcMahan@effwa.org
http://www.effwa.org/

SPOKANE T.E.A. Party

2009-07-07T09:02:00.000-07:00

Tom Hayes, Arlene Peck, Bob Peck

On 4 July 2009, the Constitution Party of Washington participated in a T.E.A. Party held at Plante’s Ferry County Park in the Spokane Valley. An estimated 200-250 people attended the event which featured several speakers including Constitution Party member John Beal. The leadership expresses its gratitude for those who gave up other Independence Day festivities to volunteer in the Constitution Party booth.

John Beal

America, Black and Blue from Red and Blue

2009-06-24T08:31:00.000-07:00

On third parties, the conservative movement, and 2012 America:

The Constitution Party interview

By Ronald Glenn

America's Right

The third party. At a time when more and more people on both sides of the political debate feel disenfranchised and disappointed in their respective parties, the talk surrounding a viable third party is growing. Whether it be the Green Party on the left, the Constitution Party on the right, or the Libertarian Party on a completely different plane, whispers have become shouts.

Read this article in its entirety, including an interview with Jim Clymer, chairman of the national Constitution Party.

MATT SHEA'S MESSAGE TO THE CONSTITUTION PARTY

2009-06-10T09:28:00.000-07:00

For those who were unable to attend our May meeting with State Representative Matt Shea, or who were there but want to hear the message again, the audio is now available on our state party web site on the Forms/Media page under "Speeches". In addition to answering many questions from the audience and sharing some keen insights as to the goings on in Olympia, Representative Shea gave an excellent presentation on some of the basic elements necessary for good civil government, including a look at the various forms of government. The slide presentation that he used, including an additional section on how a bill becomes law, is also available for download from the web site.

We want to give our sincere thanks to Representative Shea, not just for coming to share with us, but for upholding Godly values and principles of liberty as he represents the citizens of his district in our state legislature. We hope that he will be able to return from time to time to keep us posted on important issues and to let us know what we can do to make a difference in our state.

CP Member Mary Gillmore Speaks Against NAIS in the Capital Press

2009-06-02T13:41:00.000-07:00

Mary Gillmore, a CP member from Grant County, recently had the opportunity to speak against NAIS, the National Animal Identification System, before a USDA meeting with cattle producers in Pasco, Washington on Monday 18 May 2009, as reported in the Capital Press.

Click here to read the entire article: Captial Press

Constitution Party of Washington joins the Washington Values Alliance in Support of Referendum 71 to overturn Senate Bill 5688!

2009-05-12T09:56:00.000-07:00

Dateline: Kent, Washington--
The Constitution Party of Washington announces its decision to support Referendum 71. Referendum 71 would overturn SB 5688, a recently-passed bill which “expands the rights and responsibilities of state registered domestic partners.” As its platform plank on the Family states:

"No government may legitimately authorize or define marriage or family relations, as affirmed by the 10th amendment, delegating to the people as our founders understood the family as necessary to the general welfare. We affirm the importance of Biblical scripture in the founders' intent as eloquently stated by Noah Webster: "The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitution and laws… All the miseries and evils which men suffer from vice, crime, ambition, injustice, oppression, slavery, and war proceed from their despising or neglecting the precepts in the Bible."
The law of our Creator defines marriage as the union between one man and one woman. The marriage covenant is the foundation of the family, and the family is fundamental in the maintenance of a stable, healthy and prosperous social order. No government may legitimately authorize or define marriage or family relations contrary to what God has instituted. We are opposed to amending the U.S. Constitution for the purpose of defining marriage.
We reject the notion that sexual offenders are deserving of legal favor or special protection, and affirm the rights of states and localities to proscribe offensive sexual behavior. We oppose all efforts to impose a new sexual legal order through the federal court system. We stand against so-called "sexual orientation" and "hate crime" statutes that attempt to legitimize inappropriate sexual behavior and to stifle public resistance to its expression. We oppose government funding of "partner" benefits for unmarried individuals. Finally, we oppose any legal recognition of homosexual unions.
We recognize that parents have the fundamental right and responsibility to nurture, educate, and discipline their children. We oppose the assumption of any of these responsibilities by any governmental agency without the express delegation of the parents or legal due process. We affirm the value of the father and the mother in the home, and we oppose efforts to legalize adoption of children by homosexual singles or couples.
The Constitution Party of Washington believes that it is through the ballot box that the voice of the people of the state of Washington can be made clear to state legislators and governing officials, therefore, it is committed to supporting a referendum to roll back SB 5688 which allows the express will of the people to be heard over the noise of special interest groups and lobbyists in the marbled halls of Olympia."

See text of bill: Senate Bill 5688
For more information on Referendum 71: Washington Values Alliance

CHUCK BALDWIN: The Culture of Surveillance

2009-04-28T11:46:00.000-07:00

As a preface to Chuck's column, let me say this. Yesterday I read the following in Thomas L. Friedman's, The World is Flat: “My trip to Beijing described earlier fell right after the fifteenth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, which happened on June 4, 1898, that is, 6/4/89. My colleagues at the Times bureau informed me that on the day the Chinese government censors were blocking SMS messages on cell phones that contained any reference to Tiananmen Square or even the numbers 6 and 4. So if you happened to be dialing the phone number 664-6464, or sending a message in which you told someone you would meet at 6 p.m. on the 4th floor, the Chinese censors blocked it using their jamming technology.”
This caught my attention. So imagine my surprise when I checked my email today and found today’s column by Chuck Baldwin entitled, “A Culture of Surveillance” in which he describes the attempts underway by the Obama Administration to seize the political and technological power to shut down the Internet in the event of an actual or perceived “cyber-security emergency” . He quotes the Ecommerce Journal’s report on The Cyber Security Act of 2009: "If the President so chooses, he can call a 'cyber-security emergency' and shut down or limit any 'net traffic or a 'critical' network 'in the name of national security,' though the bill fails to provide concrete definitions on what is 'critical' or what constitutes an 'emergency.'"
If any one doubts that it is possible, I refer you again to my opening paragraph. Please read Chuck's entire column at http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c2009/cbarchive_20090428.html.
Welcome to 1984.

2009 STATE CONVENTION REPORT

2009-04-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

The Constitution Party of Washington held its State Convention on 18 April 2009 in Kent Washington. About fifteen people were in attendance from around the state. Officers for 2009 – 2010 were elected and several motions were passed.

The New Officers are:
Glenn Freeman (Kent), Chairman
Bob Peck (Spokane), Vice-chairman
Paul Franklin (Yakima), Secretary
Annette Freeman (Kent), Treasurer

Other positions confirmed are:
Steve Taylor (Cheney), Webmaster
Karen Murray (Quincy), Communications Director
Ted Ryan (Tacoma), Pierce County Coordinator
Dennis Bender (Snohomish), Snohomish County Coordinator
Laurene Franklin (Yakima), Yakima County Coordinator
National Committee Delegation and Alternates

Bylaws and Constitution changes:
Membership expiration dates were amended.
The Executive Committee was expanded.
Contingencies were put in place for instances of emergency decisions when a quorum is not present or when there has been insufficient notice of a meeting.

Motions passed:
Bob Peck moved to change the title of the Gun Control plank to “Gun Rights”.
Karen Murray moved to support HR450: The Enumerated Powers Act.
Karen Murray moved to support the 2009 Petition Convention.

Other business:
The convention voted to support the upcoming Campaign for Liberty event, the Liberty Summit, which will be held in Seattle during Memorial Day weekend.
The DVD “Around the State in 2008”, a slide show of last year’s activities was presented.

LEGISLATIVE ALERT!

2009-04-22T08:35:00.000-07:00

HR 1207 is IN COMMITTEE!

Ron Paul's bill to Audit the Federal Reserve Bank, HR 1207, has now garnered 55 co-sponsors and has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. This is a major development. The bill will now be debated and voted upon in the Committee and will then either go to the House for a debate and vote or will be defeated. MOST BILLS DIE IN COMMITTEE FOR LACK OF SUPPORT. There is no way to know how long it will stay in Committee. That means it's all up to YOU. It's a major step forward for our movement to get the House to even consider a bill which questions the autonomous authority of the Fed. We MUST make the most of this opportunity! We need to step up and give the situation all our attention NOW. This is our chance to shine! IMAGINE THE NEWS ON TUESDAY MORNING. “Flood of phone calls shuts down Congressional Switchboard”. YES WE CAN!

On April 25th: Rally for Sound Money and Support HR 1207 at every Federal Reserve Bank and Office (http://www.endthefed.US) During the festivities on April 25th, let's maximize our petition signature collection efforts as well as educational efforts. Try to include a location which allows for interaction with the public in your plans.

After April 25th, let's renew our efforts to support these bills and redouble our signature gathering. On April 27th: Audit the Fed! Melt the Switchboard Day (http://endthefedusa.ning.com/events/audit-the-fed-melt-the)

On Monday, April 27th we will follow up our nationwide End the Fed! rallies with an "Audit the Fed! Melt the Switchboard Day". We must all call in on that day and get EVERYONE we know to also call in to our Congressional Representatives.
The Congressional Switchboard number is: 1-877-851-6437.
Let's focus particularly on the members of the House Financial Services Committee. (http://www.house.gov/financialservices/members.html) Let's also call to PRAISE and APPLAUD those Representatives who have Co-Sponsored the HR 1207. (See Co-Sponsors here: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1207)