Ohio AG Candidate: Ohio Should Vote to Nullify ObamaCare!

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Ohio Should Vote to Nullify ObamaCare


Columbus Dispatch | Robert Owens for Ohio Attorney General
September 25, 2010


President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul violates the U.S. Constitution. The federal government is granted limited and enumerated powers as specified in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

When the federal government passes laws that are not authorized in Article 1, Section 8, those laws violate the 10th Amendment to the Constitution. In such cases, a state properly and legally can nullify the federal law, making it unenforceable in the borders of that state.

Nullification is being used against federal legislation called the Real ID law, and Ohio should act now to nullify Obamacare. The 10th Amendment states, “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.” When a state nullifies a federal law, it is proclaiming that the law in question is void and inoperative, or noneffective, within the boundaries of that state, or, in other words, not a law as far as the state is concerned, per the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Nullification has a long and interesting history in American politics and originates in the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of 1798. These resolutions, written by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, asserted that the people of the states, as sovereign entities, could judge for themselves whether the federal government had overstepped its constitutional bounds — to the point of ignoring federal laws.

We must remember that after the Revolutionary War, King George III recognized the independence of 13 states, not one country. Those 13 states surrendered only a small part of their sovereignty to a national government, which was strictly limited in the things that it could do.

In recent years, dozens of states have introduced nullification-type legislation to stop Real ID, to affirm the 10th Amendment, to reject federal firearms laws for guns manufactured, sold and used intrastate (known as the Firearms Freedom Acts) and to reject a federal mandate to buy health-care insurance.

It was just a handful of states that took a stand against various aspects of the Real ID law, and, as a result, that federal program effectively has been stopped.

I pledge to litigate against the federal government on this issue, but the fastest way to begin stopping Obamacare would be to persuade state legislators to introduce and pass nullification acts for the entire Obamacare law in early 2011.

If a majority of states would nullify Obamacare, the pressure on Congress to repeal it would be overwhelming.


ROBERT M. OWENS
Constitution Party candidate
for Ohio attorney general

Delaware, Ohio


SOURCE:
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content...obamacare.html

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The Ohio Project

Petition Drive to Nullify ObamaCare in Ohio

The Ohio Project is a grassroots effort of Ohio citizens to bring a proposed state constitutional amendment to Ohio's November ballot in order to preserve the freedom of Ohioans to individually choose their health care and health insurance. The amendment, drafted by the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law, would protect Ohioans from the financial burdens of complying with new federal mandates and from the fines or penalties resulting from non-compliance. In short, it protects Ohioans' freedom to choose. The amendment also prohibits government from barring the purchase or sale of health care or health care insurance.

Petition News:

:: Ohioans May Get Health Care Vote

:: The Ohio Project Surpasses 150,000 Signatures

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Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century

[Stary Hickory]

Yes Ohio SHOULD nullify that POS bill. Every citizen has the freedom and the right to choose his health care provider and how she or he will pay for those services....it is NONE of the government's business how we care for ourselves. If people do not want government interfering or reaching into their pockets taking money they need to keep themselves healthy then by God the states should make sure this INSANE government is kept in check.

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Ohio Tea Party PAC Endorses Robert Owens for Ohio Attorney General


Ohio Tea Party PAC / Ohio Liberty Council
Sept. 28, 2010


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ohio Tea Party PAC
Contact: Chris Littleton
E-mail: media@olcpac.com

Ohio Tea Party PAC Endorses in Ohio Attorney General Race

September 28, 2010 – Cincinnati, OH


Robert Owens, Constitution Party candidate for Ohio Attorney General, becomes the first statewide candidate to receive an endorsement from Ohio Tea Party PAC in a general election.

Requiring a 7/8ths majority of voting members, endorsement from Ohio Tea Party PAC makes a strong statement about support for Robert Owens amongst tea party and liberty groups throughout Ohio.

All Ohio Liberty Council member groups may have a representative vote for their organization vote on Ohio Tea Party PAC endorsements, and with over 50 groups represented on the Ohio Liberty Council – an Ohio Tea Party PAC endorsement is quite an accomplishment for any statewide candidate.

“We are proud to stand with Robert Owens in his campaign to bring a strong sense of liberty minded principles to the Ohio Attorney General’s office. We know that in keeping with his responsibility to uphold the law for Ohio citizens, he will pursue an agenda consistent with our belief system rather than those of his two major party opponents.

In contrast to the history of this office, we fully expect Mr. Owens to prosecute corruption and avoid frivolous lawsuits. This is still an office that serves the people of Ohio, not a personal agenda,” said Chris Littleton, President of the Ohio Liberty Council and Cincinnati Tea Party.

To inform their decision, Ohio Tea Party PAC requested candidates complete a survey addressing a wide variety of topics designed to flush out philosophy and approach to elected office. Survey found here: http://www.ohioteapartypac.com/Candidate_Survey.html

Several other races around the state are being evaluated for endorsement with announcements being made over the next 2 weeks. All endorsed candidates can be found at Ohio Tea Party PAC


About Ohio Tea Party PAC

Ohio Tea Party PAC provides advocacy and support to candidates and issues which embody the principles of the Ohio Liberty Council – principles which focus on a fundamental limitation to government.

Ohio Tea Party PAC represents over 50 member groups of the Ohio Liberty Council, liberty minded grass roots organizations including Tea Party Groups, 9/12 Projects and many more.


Pertinent Websites:

http://www.ohioteapartypac.com/
http://www.ohiolibertycouncil.org/

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About Robert Owens




Robert M. Owens is a dedicated husband and father, tireless community leader, and skilled litigation attorney. We invite you to read about why Robert is running for attorney general, find out where he stands on the issues, or ask Robert a question to learn more.

Robert graduated with honors from Ohio Wesleyan University where he majored in history and minored in journalism. At Ohio Wesleyan, Owens was inducted as a member of the history honor society Phi Alpha Theta and was active in numerous community service projects through Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.

Robert also studied history and politics at Oxford University (United Kingdom) where he played linebacker for the Oxford University American Football team. Robert obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Capital University Law School.
Legal Experience

Robert’s legal experience includes working for a Federal Judge in the U.S. District Court, Eastern Division. Robert subsequently practiced at a large law firm in Columbus, handling corporate, real estate, employment, and banking litigation. Even in a large firm environment, Robert focused on individual needs and concerns, resulting in repeated honors for superior client service.

In 2003 Robert returned to Delaware County, where he served as prosecutor in Sunbury, Ohio and independently handled a wide range of litigation including civil jury trials, criminal jury trials, domestic trials and probate cases.

Robert has lectured on litigation topics for other lawyers seeking continuing legal education, and his writings have been featured in professional trade publications. Robert is also accredited by the Ohio Division of Real Estate to teach continuing education to real estate agents.

Known for his attention to detail and ability to “think outside the box,” Robert’s passion and skill provide a distinct advantage both inside and outside the courthouse. Robert’s diverse legal experience, combined with his rural roots, has allowed him to provide top legal counsel without sacrificing small town compassion.

As a citizen leader, Robert has championed state and federal legislation to preserve our liberties and the Constitution. Initiatives include the repeal of NAFTA, and stopping other bureaucratic measures that threaten national sovereignty such as the proposed North American Union (NAU). Robert served on the City of Delaware’s 2008 Charter Review Commission in which he fought to ensure a balanced budget, maintain fiscal discipline and ensure internal advancement procedures for the police and fire departments. Robert is currently an active leader in Kiwanis, an international service organization.


SOURCE:
http://www.owensforohio.com/about