Council of Censors

This is the proposal that Hagan Smith Has created back in October 2006 and is asking legislators and senators to adopt. As expected they do not wish to do so. We need as many people as possible to inundate the Phone lines of your elected representatives and push them to add this to the Constitution for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Amendment Process.
Council of Censors

Pennsylvania 2007 Constitution, Article 1, Section 29

In order that the freedom of the people of this Commonwealth may be preserved inviolate forever, that the Public Officers of this Commonwealth be held responsible, accountable, and culpable for violation of the Contract (Pennsylvania Constitution) with we the people, and that the right for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to reinstate its sovereignty as a State Government, [be] reinstated, consistent with the United States Constitution.

There shall be chosen by ballot on the first Tuesday in November 2007 two persons in every City, Municipality and County, to be called and shall be known as the Council of Censors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Those willing to serve on the Council shall have successfully taken a study course on both the U.S. and the Pennsylvania Constitutions. They shall meet on the third Monday of November in the year of 2007 to Elect a Chairman and establish the rules of the Council Meetings. Only private freemen citizens of Pennsylvania may serve on the Council of Censors. No public officials whether elected or appointed previously shall be permitted to serve on the Council.

A quorum shall be a simple majority of the elected members, EXCEPT IN CALLING A Constitutional Convention, in which case two thirds of the whole number shall agree. All members shall be required to attend all Council meetings, except emergency medical situations or death of a member of his or her family.

Their duty shall be to inquire whether the constitution has been preserved inviolate in every part; and whether the Judiciary, Legislative and Executive Branches of Government have performed their duty as guardians of the people, or assumed to themselves greater powers than they are entitled by the Constitutions.

They are also to enquire whether the public taxes have been justly laid and collected in all parts of this Commonwealth and in what manner the public monies have been disposed of.

They shall determine whether the laws have been duly executed.

For these purposes they shall have the power to send for persons, papers, records and hold hearings for questioning witnesses summoned before their committee.

They shall have authority to pass public censures, to order impeachments and to recommend to the Legislatures the repealing of such laws as appear to them to have been enacted contrary to the principles of the Constitutions.

The said Council of Censors shall also have the sole and exclusive power of calling a Constitutional Convention to meet within two years after their sitting if there appear to them to be an absolute necessity of amending any Article of the Pennsylvania Constitution which may be defective according to the principles of freedom, explaining such as may be thought not clearly expressed and adding such as are necessary for the preservation of the rights and happiness of the people.

But the Articles to be amended, and the Amendments proposed, and such Articles as are proposed to be added or abolished, shall be promulgated at least six months before the day appointed for the election of such Convention, for the previous consideration of the people, that they may have an opportunity of instructing their delegates on the subject.

They shall serve for four years during the term of their election and shall be replaced or re-elected by the freemen of Pennsylvania.

Contact Hagan Smith, Chairman for the Constitution Party of Pennsylvania: 724-586-9739

Bill Shearer past Constitution Party Chairman passes away.

To all of my friends in the Constitution Party and those who were friends of Bill Shearer, please be advised that Bill, my long time friend, my political mentor, a man I loved and revered, one of the greatest and most unique men I ever had the privilege to know or meet, a former national chairman of the Constitution Party and and a man loved and admired by those in receipt of this email, passed away yesterday afternoon, March 3, 2007.

Funeral services will take place at the Chapel of the Roses in Bonita, CA at 2:00, Friday, March 9, 2001. If anyone needs further information please contact me at this email address or at my cell number (951) 201-9679 and I will do my best to ascertain any details you may desire. At least through Monday, and probably Tuesday as well, you may reach me at the national headquarters phone number (717) 390-1993.

Gary Odom

Ron Paul on C-CPAN

Ron Paul will be on on C-SPAN March 12th -- Congressman Ron Paul will appear live on C-SPAN's Washington Journal on Monday, March 12th starting at 7:30 a.m. ET. For all the up to date info on Ron Paul, please visit ronpaulexplore.com.

New Southwest Region of PA Chairman

Jim Barr of West View was named the new Southwest Regional Chairman of the Constitution Party of PA. Jim will be responsible for helping to organize the eleven counties in the southwest region. There are three counties in the region already organized, they are Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland counties. If any one wishes to organize in any of the surrounding counties please come to one of our Alleghney County meetings posted on the blog or email Jim at james.barr1@att.net. Also Jim is running for the West View council this election, Good Luck Jim!!

Blue hairs rush into new casino

Why do the "news" channels show the opening of a casino in such a positive light? I am personally against gambling and thats what it is, not gaming. That being said I think people should be able to gamble if thats what they want to do with their hard earned money. It bothers me to see all these senior citizens rushing in to play the slots. Is this not the same group of people who are always complaining that they are on a fixed income? Is this how responsible they are with their money? They want the government to pay for their presciptions yet they gamble away what little they do have. Maybe I am wrong, maybe all those seniors are the rich ones who do'nt complain about high prescription prices.

Now I do not mean to pick on our seniors, but it troubles me to see our grandmothers and grandfathers suckered into to a get rich quick scheme. Gambling is a high risk undertaking that no one,young or old, should be taking. The fact that our elected representatives and news outlets encourage this behavior just points out the fact that we can not depend on others to look out for our well being. We must take responsibility for our actions and make wise decisions. To the seniors and others rushing to the casinos, save your money and invest it. It may not be flashy and exciting but it is wise.

Joe Murphy

Sheriff: Elect or Appoint

Allegheny county will have a special election this year to fill the seat of Sheriff. Also being talked about is whether it should be an elected position or an appointed position. We should carefully consider if we want to give up our duty to elect the chief law enforcement officer in the county. Do we want to put it into the hands of politicans, who will no doubt appoint someone who will serve the government and not the people. This all seems trivial because the post of Sheriff is more for show than actual law enforcement. Somewhere along the way the Sheriffs department became officers of the court, protecting the court is now their duty. Originally Sheriffs were to serve and protect the people of their respective counties. They were accountable to the people and swore to defend the constitution not judges and lawyers.

I would call for another referendum to be placed on the ballot. Return our Sheriffs department to a place of honor and dignity. Give the Sheriff back the power to enforce the constitution, even if it means going after those whom they now protect. Get rid of corporate police forces and give the power back to the freely elected Sheriffs department. Vote NO on eliminating the Sheriffs department and keep them independant from county government officials.

In Liberty,
Joe Murphy