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Self-governance advocates have always supported robust debate, where the pros and cons of competing ideas are discussed, and voters are allowed to make informed decisions. Conversely, in recent years, it has been the anti-democratic radicals who shout down speakers, claiming that their ideas are too dangerous to be heard. That is, until an Article V convention is the subject. Then the roles reverse.
Honest answers to a few basic questions will lead the faithful to the inevitable conclusion that we have a moral duty to use ALL means available to prevent government overreach from encroaching on our God given rights.
It bothers me when someone uses another person’s name and reputation to advance their own position, without the other’s consent or agreement. Yet that is a favorite tactic of Article V convention opponents – frequently attributing convention of states opposition to the late Justice Antonin Scalia.
Our current federal debt stands at nearly 37 trillion dollars. That’s more than a “37” with 12 zeroes behind it. It’s an amount of money which is nearly impossible for the human mind to grasp.
On March 12, 2025, Idaho chose to stay on the sidelines. The Idaho House of Representatives decided that they would not use their Article V power to join 19 other states calling for term limits, fiscal restraints, and restrictions on government overreach. For now, Idaho will be sitting this battle out
This year, the Idaho legislature will consider a resolution to join 19 other states calling for an Article V convention to propose Constitutional amendments. As momentum for the resolution builds, an army of opponents will argue against it using the rationale provided by globalization advocates.
If you’re remembering John F. Kennedy’s historic speech, and wondering, “What can I do for my country?” – it’s quite simple. Give your state legislators a call and let them know that history is calling.
Conservatives are generally in agreement that we are a nation approaching a crisis. We may not agree on the timeline, but we know it’s coming. We had better agree on a plan to deal with it.
A commonly expressed concern about an Article V convention of states, it that it could undermine our 2nd Amendment rights. The reality is that an Article V convention is far more likely to strengthen our ability to bear arms, than to undermine it.
Conducting an Article V convention, and obtaining ratification of proposals, would be a herculean effort. But getting 38 states to agree with the necessity of imposing accountability on Washington, seems much more achievable than attempting to use the federal government to take corrective action on the federal government.
Despite being notably absent from extensive discussions at the Constitutional Convention, the Article V, Convention of the States provision garnered unanimous approval, reflecting the framers’ foresight.
Out of control government is a concern that crosses all political boundaries – making a convention of states a truly bipartisan initiative.
Nine out of ten Americans don’t think our government is representing them. In a country that’s to be “of the people, by the people, and for the people,” that is not good.
Ben Franklin famously said, “You’ve got a republic, if you can keep it.” That warning is particularly haunting now, because we seem on the verge of losing it – not from foreign invasion – not from revolution – but because we stopped caring about it.
Article V and the Convention of States; It is Not a Debate About What the Constitution Says
Amazingly, our founders anticipated the crisis we’re in – where our government doesn’t govern the way the self-governed want it to.
Glenn Beck needs to understand that America will not be lost until we give up. However, that struggle will not be won if we are guided by despair.
I’ve gotten a lot of email from dispirited conservatives lately. I have one question for them. What’s their plan?
Electoral politics have merely slowed the loss of our constitutional protections. We need a solution with more durability than the next election.