FrankRep
01-20-2009, 09:55 AM
Oppose constitutional convention
Pocono Record
January 20, 2009
Right now 32 states have called for a new Constitutional Convention, just two shy from the 34 required in order to hold such a convention. What is a Constitutional Convention (otherwise known as a Con-Con)? Well, first it must be recognized that there are two ways in which amendments to the Constitution may occur. The first is through Congress, while the second is when two-thirds of the states call for a Constitutional Convention. Once the critical mass of 34 states has been reached, Congress must allow the Con-Con to occur. Never before in our nation's history has a Con-Con ever taken place, and it must be pointed out that once a Con-Con is in session, it is within their power to alter or completely abolish the U.S. Constitution because the Convention essentially makes its own rules and sets its own agenda.
Sadly, the Pennsylvania Legislature has already voted to call for a new Constitutional Convention, thus putting our Constitution in jeopardy. For all U.S. citizens who truly understand and value our Constitution, as well as the many men and women throughout our nation's past who have readily sacrificed their lives defending the principles inherent within the Constitution, I strongly suggest you demand our Legislature withdraw their previous votes calling for a new Con-Con and contact our state representatives regarding this matter.
For further information pertaining to this issue, go to youtube.com and search for "Beware of Article V (part 1 of 4)." Check out the John Birch Society's Web site at jbs.org.
GARY R. LEWIS
Stroudsburg
SOURCE:
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090120/NEWS04/901200307
Pocono Record
January 20, 2009
Right now 32 states have called for a new Constitutional Convention, just two shy from the 34 required in order to hold such a convention. What is a Constitutional Convention (otherwise known as a Con-Con)? Well, first it must be recognized that there are two ways in which amendments to the Constitution may occur. The first is through Congress, while the second is when two-thirds of the states call for a Constitutional Convention. Once the critical mass of 34 states has been reached, Congress must allow the Con-Con to occur. Never before in our nation's history has a Con-Con ever taken place, and it must be pointed out that once a Con-Con is in session, it is within their power to alter or completely abolish the U.S. Constitution because the Convention essentially makes its own rules and sets its own agenda.
Sadly, the Pennsylvania Legislature has already voted to call for a new Constitutional Convention, thus putting our Constitution in jeopardy. For all U.S. citizens who truly understand and value our Constitution, as well as the many men and women throughout our nation's past who have readily sacrificed their lives defending the principles inherent within the Constitution, I strongly suggest you demand our Legislature withdraw their previous votes calling for a new Con-Con and contact our state representatives regarding this matter.
For further information pertaining to this issue, go to youtube.com and search for "Beware of Article V (part 1 of 4)." Check out the John Birch Society's Web site at jbs.org.
GARY R. LEWIS
Stroudsburg
SOURCE:
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090120/NEWS04/901200307