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Originally posted by justamomma
1. This isn't going to make a dent in any of the goals cited as being the purpose.
2. The constitution doesn't support laying guilt on the world through any methods, let alone a disgraceful one such as this.
3. Ghandi did not use this method to help India gain independence from Britain.
Now you have the truth. It is obvious that lying to yourselves and others and denying the TRUTH that has been posted is more important to you so that you can receive your pats on the back while accomplishing nothing excepting making fools of yourselves...
Starve away!!
Originally posted by moocowman
The minute you stop the dollars circulating thats when the shiit hits the fan,
so what do you stand to lose verses what you have to gain
If money is wanted by Rulers who have in any manner oppressed the People, they may retain it until their grievances are redressed, and thus peaceably procure relief, without trusting to despised petitions or disturbing the public tranquility.
Originally posted by mattifikation
Somebody else said they would be glad to go, if they were near Washington DC. There are likely thousands of people who would be willing to participate if it weren't for the same problem.
Not everyone can afford to make the trip, sadly.
Originally posted by justamomma
EDUCATE yourself and others. Key word in the above quote is "democracy." We are meant to be a consititutional republic which is a FORM of democracy, yes.. but far from the intent of a pure democracy.
Originally posted by justamomma
Unfortunately we have along way to go in the way of the 1st ammendment. Starving yourself is not educating or understanding. It is appealing. That wasn't covered in the original constitution.
Originally posted by justamomma
Is minimum wage constitutional? If you say yes, quit starving yourself.
Is welfare constitutional? if you say yes, quit starving yourself.
Do teachers have the right to arm themselves? if you say no, quit starving yourself.
Can I smoke some dope and snort some coke in my home should I so desire? If you say no, quit starving yourself.
Can I burn the flag and drag it around in the mud if I want? If you say no, quit starving yourself
If you have answered any of these questions in the manner that lines up with me saying "quit starving yourself"
Originally posted by justamomma
ONe more thing for those who want this country back to its original intent. The constitution only wrote out what you already have the right to do. No one can give it to you bc it is already in your possession at all times.
Originally posted by jfj123
Thanks for posting this !!!
I haven't heard a thing about it.
Now lets take this a step further and start contacting our local media and telling them we want coverage of this.
Originally posted by ToolFanMael
I doubt the aim is to actually change anything.. these people cant be that stupid... its for publicity.. good or bad to draw more attention to it is all
Originally posted by Trustnoone1987
reply to post by Ggurl777
Have fun sitting around doing nothing while your rights are slowly taken away. I have a question. Why so much negativity towards people wanting to make a change?
Originally posted by Trustnoone1987
reply to post by Ggurl777
Have fun sitting around doing nothing while your rights are slowly taken away. I have a question. Why so much negativity towards people wanting to make a change?
Unless you are planning on supporting this starvation crap by participating, you really have NO RIGHT to argue in favor.
Originally posted by justamomma
Unless you are planning on supporting this starvation crap by participating, you really have NO RIGHT to argue in favor. NOw....
I hadn't planned on replying but I changed my mind. You ppl are idiots. LOOK AROUND YOU MAN!!! We STILL have it good compared to MOST other places around the world. MOST of us ARE NOT starving or living in the conditions that ppl in 3rd world countries are having to live in.
BUT OMG!!! Look world, we are losing our rights and the way we are going to handle it is by starving ourselves! GIVE ME A BREAK. You all make me sick to my stomach. You use what you have been given IRRESPONSIBLY and you deserve nothing less but to lose your freedoms.
There are momma's across the world who are watching their babies starve to death before their eyes.
Freedom comes with responsibility. Our losing our rights has NOTHING WHATSOEVER to do with the world and starving yourself for attention is irresponsible and cowardly.... not at all honorable.
You ppl are STILL blessed. IF you want your rights to live your life as you choose, then flucking TAKE THEM.... but don't think your self proclaimed righteous crusade to starve yourself is going to earn you points with the world.
The only reason why you want to do this in a "peaceful" way is because you all are lazy and cowards and have unknowingly submitted yourself to the tyranny of your government.
Don't like your rights being taken away??? Hit 'THEM' where it hurts!! don't flaunt what you COULD have but are giving up to ppl who don't even have the chance to have it.
*quit paying taxes!!
*organize strikes!!
*walk instead of driving!!
*rebel against civil and federal laws that impose on the way you want to live your life.
They began their mass hunger strike to draw worldwide attention to the fact that the Government of the United States of America has not only been flagrantly violating its own Constitution, it now refuses to respond or even acknowledge the People's Petitions for Redress of these Grievances despite the fact the Constitution requires the Government to do so:
1. The Iraq invasion in violation of the war powers clauses.
2. The Federal Reserve System’s violation of the money clauses.
3. The USA Patriot Act’s violation of the privacy clauses.
4. The direct taxes on labor in violation of the tax clauses.
5. The gun control laws in violation of the Second Amendment.
6. The failure to enforce immigration laws in violation of the
“faithfully execute clause.”
7. The construction of a "North American Union" without constitutional authority.
Until recent times, the founding principles of America---limited government, due process of law, respect for private property, personal responsibility and self-reliance---were the defining attributes of the American culture and way of life.
Now, however, with almost weekly escalations of government control over their lives, threats to the lives of innocent men, women, and children in foreign lands, the imposition of a national police/surveillance state and a politicized judicial system which has become incapable of Justice, Americans finally appear willing to say "No! Enough is enough! You have gone too far for decent Americans to any longer tolerate these acts of despotism. We hereby claim and exercise our Right to hold you -- the Government -- accountable to the Constitution."