An Independent Voters View | 28th Amendment US Constitution
72I join in the proposition that the following to serve as the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution
Congress shall make no law that applies to
the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives, and
Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States
All existing laws and regulations that do not meet these criteria shall be declared null and void.
It is I think, high time we bring our elected representatives back to the real world of life in the United States. We have heard all the stories, from unpaid taxes on millions. To special treatment by Banks they regulate. The list goes on and on, Republican and Democrat alike.
Even after the recent Election in Massachusetts, it seems the pols just don’t get it. So I think it’s time we bring it home to them. In a united, clear, and convincing voice, we must demand that our elected officials submit to the same laws they bring to bear on us.
Some say that there is no way they would vote against their own self interest in this way; and to that I say ‘Bunk’! They will if we the people, start flooding them with the demand that they do so.
I would take it a step further and email the White house and insist that the President start the initiative, along with the line item veto. I have provided links for you to do both. There is also a link to join in an online petition but I would suggest you contact your representative directly by email, phone, and letter to express your opinion. There is nothing quite so powerful as tied up switch boards and bags full of mail to get the point across.
I cannot take credit for thinking this up and there are other proposed 28th Amendments out there so you should be specific about this one. I think the simple ones work best, and I don’t think we have to get any simpler than this to get out point across. It is also the fundamental point of the TEA Party folks I think, and once again, here the current pols just do not get it. They may pick and choose among the two parties for candidates, but the ones they’ll vote for are gonna listen loud to this message.
Make your voice heard, contact your reps today…
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What are the chances of this one passing congress and allowing the States to vote on it? Proposed Amendment # 28 to the US Constitution Congress shall ma
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Tom - Much Thanks, I Need to do some research on the court, I have a feeling things aren't as bad as they're being made out. (I could be wrong though) Thanks For Stopping By!
Dear Hmrjmr,
Fantastic hub and proposal which I support 100 percent. Thanks for the links. The proposal is based upon the principle of common sense, something that is sorely lacking right now in Washington. Thanks for a great read and a great way to make our voices heard.
Hammer, Bro' this is one that all need to contact and demand they put it on the billet and vote for and pass ASAP. If you want to see health care reform in it's present state get shredded and burned and then replaced by a sane work, this amendment will do it. Thanks for the heads up and I'll be forwarding it far and wide as well as writing and calling to back up my e-mails. As Larry would say Get'er dun.
Hmrjmr, I fully agree with this amendment. Excellent hub.
How do congressmen or senators represent regular people when they are so removed from regular life? They spend too much time listening to corporate lobbyists. Sometimes I think that the left and the tea baggers have a lot more in common than they think, if they would stop with the insults and just get down to what they think is important.
Makes sense to me, which means it will probably never happen...
BPOP - It is common sense that seems lacking at the moment,, Push em hard to make your reps get the picture!! Thanks For all you do..Keep on Hubbing!!
50 Cal - Hit em hard with it maybe we'll get some where, Thanks !!
Dolores -Makes sense to me, There are many going to the TEA Parties from both sides of the political coin. The common thread is they are pissed off with the current 'agendas' and want to see some good sense work done for our country! It starts with us though and we are the ones that have to slam the message home! Hooah!
Dan - It won't change if we stand quietly by. Use your voice or lose it. The tools are here in front of you...Thanks for Stopping by!
I am all for it. Where do I sign the petition.
Keep on hubbing!
eovery - Follow the links lad Thanks!!
Im australian, we have a constitution different to the USA, yet your amendment would suit some of our policies too. And I agree one citizens voice can sometimes be the voice that changes the world.
salt - Folks are folks and Governments are governments world wide. We may be separated by distance and (for us at least)a common language, but our fundamental duties are the same. If you need it; be the voice! Thanks GBY!
You're right... we've been depending on their character to do what is right- and that hasnt worked out so well.
CM Thanks for stopping by my friend! Let's stand up and be counted together!! We can make a difference!
I totally agree with you and thanks for the links. Love the picture :)
Ladyjane - Thanks for stopping by! Use those links and let's make a difference!! GBY!
Article V of our current Constitution (at http: //www.archives.gov/ exhibits/charters/ constitution_transcript . html) looks like it offers up two different ways to propose amendments to the Constitution. One relies on both houses of Congress to put forward the proposal, which in my opinion is unlikely no matter how many letters we send to them. The other relies on the State legislatures to call a convention to propose amendments.
Bottom line here is it may be more effective to work this one directly with representatives to your state's government.
FitnezzJim - Constitutional convention is too dangerous with the current crowd, puts the bill of rights at risk, and for that matter the republic itself. Think this is a better way to go, doable of we keep up the pressure!!
Yep Yep!
Hear, Hear!! Kudos to this hub and it is what I have been saying all along....but if anyone thinks the prez will take the initiative to do something which is actually helpful to us the people after raising our debt to 12 trillion in a year and forming alliances with terrorist countries, I would think again.....It is our job---yes, I said our job as American Citizens to keep watch on how they are performing and LET THEM HEAR OUR VOICES!! Too much is going on behind closed doors that is being hidden from us and if we do not make a stand now, our constitution as we KNEW it will be changed without proper voting policies, I wrote a hub describing how this IS POSSIBLE....IF WE THE PEOPLE DO NOT SPEAK UP
THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT HUB...THANK YOU FOR WRITING IT!!!
WMH - Thanks as always for stopping by and commenting. It was written in the spirit you describe, and Yep we must remain vigilant and keep the pressure up with our voices. God Bless and keep up the good work!!
You've got my vote!
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K Thanks for stopping By! Make sure you use yours to make a difference!!
It should be on the ballot with the next presidential election. And I agree with Tom (1st post) - something needs to be done about the Supreme Court too. Good hub Hm :)
Madame X - Thanks for stopping by help make it happen use the links!
Right on brother & gonna spread the word to my facebook friends!!
Thanks for stopping by Mitch keep up the fight!! Stay safe in Iraq my friend!
Man, I got a burst of political energy just reading your hub. I'm not a tea partier but I admire their energy. We need to stick it to the politicians just like they are sticking it to us. Their like of shame for such a poor performance is insulting.
Mimi - Glad it fires you up! Keep up the pressure, on Nov 2 get out and vote!!
Actually, if you do a bit of research on this subject, most of what is claimed @ congresspersons not being subject to the same laws is mostly false. I would direct you to website Snopes.com for starters.
Lynda - Snopes is not a credible source in my view. as for what is claimed, I made no specific claims but the recent case of Rep Charlie Rangel and his taxes serves my point. Here is a politician that was censured in the House of Representatives instead of being sentenced by a judge as an ordinary citizen would be. I'm fairly sure I could dig and find more examples.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
This maybe too late to comment on this topic but I just discovered this hub while searching for information on constitution, very well written and something I can use on my blog. Thanks.
Tom Whitworth Level 5 Commenter 2 years ago
Hmrjmr1,
I support your proposed 28th amendment. It's time the elites lived by the same laws We The People live by. I also have an idea for a 29th amendment dealing with Supreme Court decisions.