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HOBBS, NM - Former Congressman Steve Pearce today announced that he has been endorsed by the Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund (GOA).

By Guest Writter Bill Sumruld

Living Constitutionalists claim that the Constitution implies Congress has the power to do things such as the “bail-outs” and “universal health care,” but actually they are stretching things quite a bit. They do this through the conflation of two different clauses (which they have misinterpreted).

These two clauses are found in Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution. Section 8 begins with a statement about Congress’ taxation power and then strings several clauses below that:

“Congress shall have the power… to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.”

This is commonly referred to as the Commerce Clause.

They conflate the Commerce Clause with the later clause commonly referred to as the Necessary and Proper Clause:

“To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.”

A fascinating discussion has been occurring on my Facebook page which ended up with comments about whether leaders of either party are knowingly trying to change the Constitution.

I cannot speak to intent, that is a matter of the heart but I can speak to actions.  I would refer you to the first days after Nancy Pelosi was sworn in as Speaker of the House, 2007, Jan or Feb...two votes which essentially changed the Constitution, not by the normal process of 2/3 vote in House and Senate, signed by the President then ratified by 3/4 of the States. 

The changes happened as a result of rule changes on the floor of the House, simple majority votes.

They affected Article 1, Section 2, members of the House of Representatives.  One vote gave the delegate from D.C. a vote on the House floor.  That issue was specifically considered when our founding fathers were still alive they said to paraphrase,  "No, the intent was that the D.C. was not to be represented like a state."

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The only sure cure for avoiding being fooled by the rhetoric that flows out of political speech is to get informed.  The more you know, the stronger your own personal beliefs will become.  Our nation was founded on the rights of individuals to maintain certain liberties.  It's important that you know what they are.

The Constitution is under almost constant pressure.  People want to twist it and turn it this way and that to meet their personal flavor.  But perhaps the most amazing thing about our founding document is that it remains largely unchanged after all this time. 

If you've never read through the Constitution Of The United Staes Of America, then it's high time you did so.  Maybe you just need a refresher from time to time.  Perhaps you would like to fact check a talking head you heard on TV.  You can get a full copy of the Constitution by clicking the links below.  The second link contains a version just for mobile devices so you can even carry it around with you on your phone or PDA.

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Even More Voter Fraud Possible With Same Day Voting Legislation

Governor Richardson and the Democratic Party are stinging with the loss in Massachusetts and are trying to circumvent the will of voters to prevent further losses.A bill is currently making its way through the legislature in Santa Fe that would open the voting process up to more fraud by allowing same day voting. You can read the legislation in this file: HB0123.

Currently, New Mexicans can register to vote any time, with the exception of 28 days prior to an election. A vast majority of people, who want to participate in the electoral process, take the time to register to vote prior to the actual election.

We must stop same day voting and press our state lawmakers to pass a voter ID system.

Voter ID will go a long way toward reducing or eliminating voter fraud that we hear about in New Mexico after every election. Every citizen has the right to have their vote counted. They should not be denied that right because someone fraudulently voted using their name.

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