Kansas Legislators Push Resolution on State Sovereignty
The Wichita Eagle reports that a sovereignty resolution has been drafted in Kansas and introduced by a state senator and enjoys support from the state’s Libertarian Party. “A resolution by Sen. Mary Pilcher-Cook, R-Shawnee, calls on the federal government to “cease and desist” from withholding federal funds or otherwise penalizing states that don’t comply with federal mandates.”
It is expected to go to the Senate Judiciary Committee. “There, it will encounter opposition from Sen. David Haley, D-Kansas City, the commission’s ranking Democrat.” ”aley said he thinks the resolution would be dangerous because it could send a signal to Washington that the state isn’t interested in stimulus funding despite the recession and an estimated $800 million state budget gap. “We don’t want that kind of thing being fired off to Washington right now,” Haley said. “I have no idea what benefit that resolution could possibly confer on Kansas.”
Senator Haley’s argument fails to take into account that the money belongs to the people to begin with, and the people are entitled to it, notwithstanding any strings the Federal Government may attempt to attach. this is the entire point of the 9th and 10th Amendments. Politicians who show a willingness to andicate the right of the people to self-goverenment in exchange for money must be opposed. I encourage Kansans to contact your state senators and urge them to support this sovereignty resolution.