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Today, we received a nice note from Katherine
Albrecht. She wrote:
“Thanks for organizing this, Bob! It promises to be the start of
something very good.
“One quick suggestion -- you may want to make sure people don't
misunderstand and think you are calling for a
‘Constitutional Convention.’ I know that's not at
all what you are doing, but people have short
attention spans when dealing with email, so
explicit clarification on this point might be
useful. Though it appears obvious, people need to
know that you are working to PRESERVE the
Constitution, not to change it.
I'm often guilty of just lightly skimming the mountain of email I receive
each day. To my embarrassment, when I first opened
your message, though I am very familiar with your
plan, even I briefly thought you were talking
about a Constitutional Convention. For a
nanosecond, I could barely restrain my horror!
(Yes, I can be very dense!)
Of course, what you are doing is fabulous, and I am behind you 100%.
Many blessings on your inspired efforts to get this runaway train back on
its tracks, and warmest wishes for much success in
2009.”
Following through on Katherine’s suggestion, we
provide the following clarification.
A
Continental Congress is not the same as a
Constitutional Convention (i.e., a
“con-con”). The Founders conducted a Continental
Congress from 1774-1776. They subsequently
conducted a Constitutional Convention in 1787
which resulted in the Constitution we (allegedly)
enjoy today.
The
Continental Congress was called in 1774 so
that a limited number of representatives from
each of the 13 colonies could get together to
discuss the common Grievances they had against the
Government of their day, and to develop strategies
that could be employed to Redress those Grievances.
The Founders did not originally gather for
the purpose of declaring their independence,
although ultimately that was the course of action
they eventually settled upon.
Continental Congress 2009
is being called for corresponding reasons.
WTP
is absolutely opposed to a second Constitutional
Convention.
Again, to be clear -- Continental Congress 2009
is NOT to discuss amendments to our present Constitution,
but to decide how best to protect, preserve and
defend the Constitution that now exists.
The
choice is ours. We can either support the
Continental Congress 2009, or some other plan to get
our government back under the control of the People
and our existing Constitution, or do
nothing but complain as the usurpers continue to
abuse the limited powers granted by the People,
ignoring the letter and spirit of our founding
documents.
Continental Congress 2009 may be one of our
final opportunities to reverse the fortunes of our
Republic and our decaying Liberties before they are
irretrievably lost.
DALLAS:
VENUE CHANGE
This Sunday’s meeting in Dallas (January 4) will
NOT be held at the Bedford Boys Ranch. It will
be held instead at the Comfort Inn, two blocks from the Boys
Ranch.
The
Comfort Inn is located at 2904 Crystal Spring St.,
Bedford, TX 76021. 817-545-2555.
The
meeting will get underway at 1 PM.
See the entire "CC
2009" promotional
meeting schedule.
Please remember we still need people to provide
logistical assistance arranging for local hotel
events in their area. Bob Schulz can be
contacted directly with regard to venue scheduling
details at
bob@givemeliberty.org or by cell at
518-361-8153.
RADIO INTERVIEWS
Click Here to access a
pitch that will be faxed to radio stations,
requesting interviews regarding Continental Congress
2009.
CHAMPIONS WANTED
We
are looking for an “Al Gore” type of individual
(wealthy and/or influential) who, after meeting with
Bob and listening to our (compelling) story, might
be willing to champion the cause of Freedom,
starting with Continental Congress 2009.
Someone you know may fit the description. If
desirable, and practical given his schedule, Bob
could meet with him/her privately during the current
CC 2009 Prep Tour.
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