rip us constitution
Well anyway, now it looks as though this round of the constitution talks is headed south, fast. [1]
THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. [2]
1. Article VI: This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. [3]
The sole purpose of government, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, is to secure our unalienable rights given us by our Creator. [4]
Congress is a good start”, written in 1995, in my email this morning. [5]
The law requires the FTB to take those who they claim owe a tax debt to court, where the case is to be decided and the amount of payment to be made is fixed by the court, based upon the ability of the taxpayer to pay. [3]
ARTICLES in addition to, and Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, proposed by Congress, and ratified by the Legislatures of the several States, pursuant to the fifth Article of the original Constitution. [2]
The Constitution of these United States provides that “no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.” [4]
Only Congress is authorized by the Constitution to authorize and appropriate and to levy taxes. [5]
According to the original intent of the Founding Fathers, these founding documents are the foundation of our Liberty and the Supreme Law of the Land. [4]
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 offense 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. [6]
Our Little Miss America stands irate; her chest puffed, her rump pumped and her finger itchy on the trigger finger. [7]
In other words, you tell the government what you owe based upon what the agents tell you in their forms. [3]
The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and taxes. [5]
Sort of sad that the rest of the world has to lecture us about things that at least used to be in our own constitution. [6]
Sources:
[1] ‘Just World News’ with Helena Cobban: Iraq constitution talks, RIP?
[2] Bill of Rights Transcript
[3] Rip-off Report: State Of California Franchise Tax Board ripoff STEALING …
[4] Constitution Party Platform
[5] debocracy.org
[6] Informed Comment
[7] Rip Van Condi