FrankRep
11-19-2010, 06:06 PM
Texans Move to Nullify Federal Education? (http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2010/11/texans-move-to-nullify-federal-education/)
Tenth Amendment Center (http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/)
November 19th, 2010
A new article in The Austin-American Statesman (http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2010/11/18/dunbar_seeks_to_nullify_federa.html) reports that Cynthia Dunbar (http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=3715), a member of the Texas State Board of Education, has introduced a new bill to the board that would nullify the Federal Board of Education’s claim to authority in Texas.
The resolution posted by The Statesman reads as follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the members of the State Board of Education as elected officials. have each independently taken an oath to uphold the Constitution ofthe United States; and
WHEREAS. preserving the integrity of our Constitution is essential to preserving both the appropriate jurisdiction of and the limitations upon our federal government; and
WHEREAS unauthorized government intrusion beyond the parameters outlined within the Constitution is tantamount to a direct assault upon the rights ofthe states and ultimately an assault upon the rights of the sovereign, the people; and
WHEREAS. to allow such a blatant attack upon the rights of the states and the people to go unchecked would be to allow the establishment of tyranny; and
WHEREAS. in preserving and upholding the Constitution. it is incumbent upon this Board to also recognize the Constitution’s nature as a document of enumerated powers and that the 10th Amendment specifically reserves all other rights not enumerated therein to the states and the people; and
WHEREAS. authority over educational policies does not fall within the purview of the Federal government and. as such all efforts by the federal government towards such control are unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS, any federal legislation that attempts to impact the direction ofeducational policy’ is made in excess of Congress’ authority and devoid of any merit; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Education is an unconstitutional bureaucracy. an inappropriate tinancial burden upon the taxpayers ofthe United States and without authority to impose any meaningful or substantive restrictions upon the state of Texas or any’ of its independent school districts.
RESOLVED that the Texas State Board of Education does hereby publicly declare the Department of Education to be an unconstitutional entity which is totally devoid ofany rightful authority; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Texas State Board of Education will not in any way acknowledge or recognize directives regarding the establishment of educational policy lor the state of Texas from either the Department of Education or from unconstitutional federal legislation; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution shall be presented to the Department of Education and that a copy of this Resolution be included in the permanent records of the State Board of Education; and be it further
RESOLVED that said Department of Education shall be put on notice that any such unconstitutional directives given by it to the Texas State Board of Education will be met with the principle of nullification and the clear admonition of “Don’t Mess with Texas!”
WITNESS our signatures this day of ___ in the year of our Lord two thousand and _ Austin, TX
Though far from a reality, the very existence of this bill is an indication that the Federal Government’s monopoly on education policy may be waning. Dunbar’s motivation for the removal of Federal control may be rooted more in her own personal theology (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/religion/6148239.html) than liberty, but her bill could easily be taken up by mainstream Texans who simply want to have a say in what their children are taught in public schools. Dunbar will be leaving the board at the end of the current term.
SOURCE:
http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2010/11/texans-move-to-nullify-federal-education/
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One Nation Under God: How The Left is Trying To Erase What Made us Great (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979322723?ie=UTF8&tag=libert0f-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0979322723)
- Cynthia Noland Dunbar
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Product Description
As the foundational truths that made this nation great are being eroded. America is in danger from elements within and outside her borders who want to undermine the principles, beliefs and core truths upon which she was founded. This book arms readers with information to speak out with conviction.
From the Back Cover
We Must Not Stand Silent...while the foundational truths that made this nation great are being eroded. America is in danger from elements within and outside her borders that undermine the principles, beliefs and core truths upon which she was founded. Political pundits, liberals and social interest groups are trying to skew our constitutional ground rules. We need a compass to guide us back to the path of destiny and greatness. America needs people who know the truth, speak the truth and stand for the truth. Unfortunately, many of us are simply not aware of the clear constitutional and biblical principles that initiated and governed the course of this union. So we sit quietly and idly by as our liberties and freedoms are removed one by one.
It's time to be armed with the information that will help us stand and speak out with conviction. This book was written to help you do just that!
-How do we defend our American heritage against secular-humanistic viewpoints? -How do we reclaim our identity, grow in prosperity and lead as a nation? -How do we reposition America back toward its core beliefs and destiny?
"If you dare to open your eyes and truly understand where this nation is headed, read this book!"-Bill Wilson,The Daily Jot News Service
"This book is like a kick-in-the-gut, wake up call. It made me more aware, and angry at my own apathy." Rick Heil-Lead Singer, Sonic Flood
Tenth Amendment Center (http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/)
November 19th, 2010
A new article in The Austin-American Statesman (http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/politics/entries/2010/11/18/dunbar_seeks_to_nullify_federa.html) reports that Cynthia Dunbar (http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=3715), a member of the Texas State Board of Education, has introduced a new bill to the board that would nullify the Federal Board of Education’s claim to authority in Texas.
The resolution posted by The Statesman reads as follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the members of the State Board of Education as elected officials. have each independently taken an oath to uphold the Constitution ofthe United States; and
WHEREAS. preserving the integrity of our Constitution is essential to preserving both the appropriate jurisdiction of and the limitations upon our federal government; and
WHEREAS unauthorized government intrusion beyond the parameters outlined within the Constitution is tantamount to a direct assault upon the rights ofthe states and ultimately an assault upon the rights of the sovereign, the people; and
WHEREAS. to allow such a blatant attack upon the rights of the states and the people to go unchecked would be to allow the establishment of tyranny; and
WHEREAS. in preserving and upholding the Constitution. it is incumbent upon this Board to also recognize the Constitution’s nature as a document of enumerated powers and that the 10th Amendment specifically reserves all other rights not enumerated therein to the states and the people; and
WHEREAS. authority over educational policies does not fall within the purview of the Federal government and. as such all efforts by the federal government towards such control are unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS, any federal legislation that attempts to impact the direction ofeducational policy’ is made in excess of Congress’ authority and devoid of any merit; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Education is an unconstitutional bureaucracy. an inappropriate tinancial burden upon the taxpayers ofthe United States and without authority to impose any meaningful or substantive restrictions upon the state of Texas or any’ of its independent school districts.
RESOLVED that the Texas State Board of Education does hereby publicly declare the Department of Education to be an unconstitutional entity which is totally devoid ofany rightful authority; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Texas State Board of Education will not in any way acknowledge or recognize directives regarding the establishment of educational policy lor the state of Texas from either the Department of Education or from unconstitutional federal legislation; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution shall be presented to the Department of Education and that a copy of this Resolution be included in the permanent records of the State Board of Education; and be it further
RESOLVED that said Department of Education shall be put on notice that any such unconstitutional directives given by it to the Texas State Board of Education will be met with the principle of nullification and the clear admonition of “Don’t Mess with Texas!”
WITNESS our signatures this day of ___ in the year of our Lord two thousand and _ Austin, TX
Though far from a reality, the very existence of this bill is an indication that the Federal Government’s monopoly on education policy may be waning. Dunbar’s motivation for the removal of Federal control may be rooted more in her own personal theology (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/religion/6148239.html) than liberty, but her bill could easily be taken up by mainstream Texans who simply want to have a say in what their children are taught in public schools. Dunbar will be leaving the board at the end of the current term.
SOURCE:
http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2010/11/texans-move-to-nullify-federal-education/
____________________________
One Nation Under God: How The Left is Trying To Erase What Made us Great (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979322723?ie=UTF8&tag=libert0f-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0979322723)
- Cynthia Noland Dunbar
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51290DfxMaL._SL500_AA300_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979322723?ie=UTF8&tag=libert0f-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0979322723)
Product Description
As the foundational truths that made this nation great are being eroded. America is in danger from elements within and outside her borders who want to undermine the principles, beliefs and core truths upon which she was founded. This book arms readers with information to speak out with conviction.
From the Back Cover
We Must Not Stand Silent...while the foundational truths that made this nation great are being eroded. America is in danger from elements within and outside her borders that undermine the principles, beliefs and core truths upon which she was founded. Political pundits, liberals and social interest groups are trying to skew our constitutional ground rules. We need a compass to guide us back to the path of destiny and greatness. America needs people who know the truth, speak the truth and stand for the truth. Unfortunately, many of us are simply not aware of the clear constitutional and biblical principles that initiated and governed the course of this union. So we sit quietly and idly by as our liberties and freedoms are removed one by one.
It's time to be armed with the information that will help us stand and speak out with conviction. This book was written to help you do just that!
-How do we defend our American heritage against secular-humanistic viewpoints? -How do we reclaim our identity, grow in prosperity and lead as a nation? -How do we reposition America back toward its core beliefs and destiny?
"If you dare to open your eyes and truly understand where this nation is headed, read this book!"-Bill Wilson,The Daily Jot News Service
"This book is like a kick-in-the-gut, wake up call. It made me more aware, and angry at my own apathy." Rick Heil-Lead Singer, Sonic Flood