Watch Out America!
Schulz  and Judge Napolitano on FOX News:
The Right To Petition for Redress

After a very positive one-on-one meeting with FOX senior news analyst and constitutional expert Judge Andrew Napolitano last Thursday, Bob was invited right back to New York City yesterday for an interview with Napolitano for “Freedom Watch.”  Click here to view the segment which will remain available in the FOX News archives.  Napolitano has taken a real interest in the RIGHT TO PETITION – hallelujah – and we shall see how it all unfolds from here.



Napolitano’s recent book tour and his recent commentaries have been outspoken about doing away with the IRS; limiting responses to the unconstitutional Census questions (noting the possible penalty for doing so); and scathing attacks on the unconstitutionality of the health care bill.  His series on the Constitution can be found on www.ArticlesOfFreedom.us in the “video” section.


Opportunity Knocks:
Our Bailout Case, Amicus Briefs and the Supreme Court  

The decision from the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan was as expected, but not as hoped.   Notwithstanding the fact that the lawsuit is a Petition to the Government for a Redress of a violation of the Constitution, and the fact that the First Amendment guarantees access to the Government, including the Courts, especially in cases such as our constitutional challenge against the AIG and TARP bailouts, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s dismissal for “lack of standing.”   

Bob is contemplating filing a Petition for Re-Hearing en banc with the Second Circuit before the case goes to the Supreme Court. Because of the significant constitutional questions raised not only by bailouts themselves but also the treatment of the controversy by the Judiciary, we will seek amicus briefs.  We need to wake the legal community up to the growing danger.  Having a Government that ignores the Constitution, and then ignores the People who exercise their First Amendment Right to hold the Government accountable to the Charter is a recipe for violence. 

 

An Idea Whose Time has Come:
Frequent Mileage Programs for Patriot Drivers

Bob and Judy Schulz hit the road last week, along with Judith Whitmore.  Together, they drove 1700 miles in four days. (!) The first leg of the trip led through the hills and dales of Vermont and New Hampshire and then northward on to the coastal town of Waldoboro, Maine for a special Freedom Scroll Ceremony with the “Constitutionalists of Maine.” CC2009 Delegate Wayne Leach organized the event which was well-attended and well-received. 

Maine is now the eighth State to receive the Freedom Scroll.  Bob gave a great talk on the Right to Petition and the Articles of Freedom.  The local paper was on hand to take pictures.  Bob prepared a new Power Point Presentation (RIGHT-click to download, 2MB) for the occasion that summarizes the historical research behind this Right that summarizes the historical research behind this profound Right and gives the Power to the People to hold government directly accountable to the Constitution.
 

Boston: Electronic Chip in the Passport is Discomfiting

Tuesday morning found us in driving wind and rain (a familiar experience these days along the East Coast) headed for the U.S. Passport Agency in Boston.  We are now thoroughly familiar with the procedure to get a passport quickly (only took six hours) and are now the bearers of the latest electronic passport technology, which includes a microchip inserted in the back cover.  There is no hiding now.  Among other things, the chip can be used as a tracking device and read from a distance by any authorized (or clever unauthorized) persons and reveals a boat-load of info about the holder.  Joy. 
 

We The People Crosses the Border Into Quebec:
Still Day Two and Pressing Ahead 

Passport in hand, the trio headed for Canada, stopping overnight in northern Vermont.  Day three we crossed the border for a meeting in Quebec City with an election official at Election Quebec.  Our purpose was to see if a government official would testify in the NCEL case about Canada’s transparent, hand-counted ballot election process.  Bob hopes to integrate the international aspect into the argument, using examples from Canada and Germany, where the population utilizes a transparent constitutional system and can attest to the accuracy, credibility and reliability of such an approach.

The People of Germany have ALREADY had
Their Victory for Constitutional Elections

In addition to a good meeting in Quebec, contact was made with a leading German physicist, Dr. Ulrich Wiesner, who was the citizen-Plaintiff in an election integrity case in Germany which parallels NCEL almost identically.  We thank Vicki Karp and Kathleen Wynne for helping to make the connection.  

The People of Germany petitioned for constitutional elections there and the Petition was ignored!  The lawsuit was then filed by Wiesner and his father with the German Constitutional Court. (We like the name.)  They prevailed.  Electronic vote counting systems are now banned in Germany. (Have no idea what they did with all their machines). Victory for the People!  We are hoping he will agree to testify before the jury in New York. 

We have also been in contact with the International Institute for Democracies and Election Assistance (IDEA) in Stockholm and their U.N. contact in New York.   They are providing a report on the countries which use electronic voting machines (very few) versus hand-counted paper ballots (almost all: Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and so many more). 

From Quebec, the trio headed to New York City, with an overnight pit stop in Queensbury, for the meeting with Judge Andrew Napolitano on the Right to Petition the Government for a Redress of Grievances.
 

NCEL Progess 

The deadline for submission of our witness list is April 1.  At least three U.S. citizens will provide expert testimony on behalf of the Plaintiffs, including Professor Alex Shvartsman from UConn, Doug Bersaw from Richmond, New Hampshire and Vincent Pertoso from Connecticut. 

In the meantime, NCEL Plaintiffs Bob Schulz and JP Liggett are resisting the Confidentiality Agreement the State of New York has insisted on before the State will turn over the documents the Plaintiffs have demanded as part of the Discovery Process. The federal District Court judge is
expected to rule on the matter by next week.
 

Still Waiting on the IRS 

We are waiting for a hearing date with the IRS regarding its errant revocation of WTP’s tax exempt status and resulting tax assessment.  We have delayed the filing of our lawsuit against the IRS pending the results of that hearing. Your prayers are appreciated for a Miracle resolution without going
to court; without any disruption, discord or negative impact on the Foundation whatsoever.
 

Preparing for April 19^th – the Delivery of the Articles of Freedom
to Elected Officials in EVERY State Capitol 

Letters went out to the principal federal and state public officials regarding the plan to deliver the Articles of Freedom to both state and federal officials on April 19^th.  Other states are using the Letter as a template and following suit. 

A special AOF Presentation event program has been prepared for that day which will be followed in every state where events are taking place.  The program is highly patriotic with significant audience participation (more details to follow). You will soon be able to check the AOF website to find out what is happening at your state capital and download/print the program materials (e.g., event script, handouts, organizing instructions, etc.) so that all can participate fully and/or help organize the local state events. 

WE HOPE YOU WILL get involved!  Contact your state coordinator. Volunteer to help. Defense of the Constitution is the highest form of patriotism. The simultaneous presentation of the Articles in every state has the potential to be a historic occasion. Read the Articles of Freedom and Sign the Pledge!
 

Easter Blessings

America needs a Miracle.  The People of America need strength, courage, illumination and a way to come together to block those who are undermining our country, through opposition to the Constitution or any other means.  

May all the Blessings of this time cover our Land in a Mantle of Protection for all that is constructive and all we hold near and dear.


Ever Grateful 

For your support, in whatever way you feel to give it, we are grateful.  We the People Foundation is only able to act because you are there, making it possible.   We thank you for continuing assistance to help us pay down the CC2009 debt and meet our regular monthly expenses. 

We want to welcome the new members of We the People Congress who are coming on board with the hope that every state will soon have a strong and sizeable network of citizens dedicated to holding government officials accountable to their state and federal Constitutions.

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