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UNDERSTANDING
INTERPOSITION
In a literal definition Interposition is to place oneself between others or things. An example would be when a group of school children intervene on behalf of a school mate to stop a class bully.
Interposition in the political context is an asserted right of the states to “interpose” (stand between) the citizens of the state and an unconstitutional federal violation. In fact the state (comprised of its elected officials) has an obligation to protect the individual interests from federal violations. To do less is an abortion of their legal, ethical and constitutional obligations.
Interposition has been asserted on numerous occasions throughout history and is first documented in biblical text. Samuel 13:8-12 (King James Version) we read about how Saul tried to serve as both the civil magistrate and the prophet. He was rebuked and punished.
The most famous act of interposition in U.S. history is the Declaration of Independence against the British Empire and specifically King George III, in which the colonies interposed against the illegal actions of the throne on behalf of the citizens of the colonies. King George III blatantly violated the contracts between the British Empire and the colonies, leaving few alternatives for the colonist.
Thomas Jefferson writer of the Kentucky Resolution and James Madison writer of Virginia Resolution were the first American governors to assert interposition against the federal government in opposition to the “Alien and Sedition Acts” of 1798. The act placed severe limits on the rights of free speech and was supported by President John Adams. Following the interposition resolutions the ensuing political discourse lead to the presidential election defeat of John Adams by Thomas Jefferson who subsequently served two terms followed by two terms of James Madison. In this circumstance that assertion of interposition against the federal governments’ illegal encroachment on free speech protect the citizens of the state(s), unseated a president, and virtually lead to the demise of the Federalist political party.
Interposition was widely used in the 1850’s against the federal governments “Fugitive Slaves” act. The federal governments act required the seizure and return of runaway slaves. Many northern states including Wisconsin and Indiana subsequently passed laws refusing to return to return slaves, essentially interposing between the illegal and abusive actions of the federal government and fugitive slaves. Interposition in this case was a major step toward the eventual abolishment slavery in the U.S.
Perhaps the most notorious use of interposition was after Brown v. Board of Education (1954), in which some southern states campaigned against school desegregation with substantial opposition, representing a form of interposition. This interposition effort evidentially failed.
In Cooper v. Aaron, which involved the integration of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, the federal courts asserted the principle that the Supreme Court had final authority to interpret the meaning of the Constitution.
The above assertion that a single branch of government is the final arbiter on all decisions is absolutely contrary to the beliefs of the founding fathers. This type of revolutionary departure from the core constitution beliefs is precisely the reason interposition exists. When any entity (federal government, foreign governments or state(s)) believes themselves to be above the written contracts established (the constitutions) and also the final arbiter of dispute, abuse of government will certainly ensue (Samuel 13:8-12 (King James Version)).
Interposition, contrary to recent Marxist allegations and progressive media, is alive and well. The U.S. constitution is a document of negative rights and limits the authority of the U.S. government. The states who formed the federal government and its constitution agreed to limited authority and clearly enumerated the powers of the federal government. Any branch of federal government that ignores this contract becomes a revolutionary branch of government. Subsequently, the state(s) both individually and collectively have an obligation to uphold both the U.S. and state constitutions. Should the federal government cause a federal violation or abridgement of state’s rights deemed by those states to be unconstitutional, the states have a constitution obligation to protect the citizens and interpose.
Revoking Obamacare: Interposition and States Rights
Almost two of every three Americans did not want Obamacare, now that it has passed, even more do not want it. Several States are challenging the Constitutionality of the bill. Indiana has joined Florida in the latter’s Constitutional legal challenge. This is not necessarily a good idea because even if the Bill was accepted by the Supreme Court Florida would have to prove ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ that the Bill was unconstitutional. It might be better for Indiana to take different tack. Here’s why.
As part of the original North West Territory, Indiana enjoys a unique constitutional position, as do the other states of that territory. The territory was given an Ordinance or Constitution in 1787, predating the U.S. Constitution. This NW Ordinance was the legal authority in the Indiana territory until it joined the Union in 1816. The legal rights of the NW Ordinance were included in the U.S. Constitution.
Article II of the NW Ordinance in part reads, ‘No man shall be deprived of his liberty or property - - - it is understood and declared that no law ought ever to be made or have force in the said territory that shall in any manner whatever interfere with or affect private contracts, or engagements, bona fide, and without fraud previously formed.’
Given this Constitutional precedent, the State of Indiana, as a matter of States Rights, could argue that the Obama Healthcare bill, with its mandatory purchase of healthcare under pain of penalty, is an unconstitutional abrogation of the ‘liberty’ of its citizens and that it ‘interfere(s) with or affect(s) private contracts’ of its people.
This means Indiana could consider an act of Interposition. “Interposition” means that States have a right and duty to interpose their authority to protect their citizens from the Unconstitutional acts of the Federal Government. This then would force the Federal Government to decide whether to file suit against Indiana and have them prove that their Health Care Bill is Constitutional ‘beyond a reasonable doubt.”
The history of interposition is not very encouraging. It was used mostly by southern states before and after the Civil War but with little success. The U.S. Supreme court repeatedly ruled that in all legal matters it was the final arbiter of the law. However the Rehnquist court (1994 – 2005) saw a reawakening of State Rights and sometimes surprisingly decided in favor of States rights.
Possibly the Roberts’ court, with Associate Judges Scalia, Thomas and Kennedy from the Rehnquist court along with conservative Associate Judge Alito, might look favorably on interposition if Indiana was to challenge the Federal Government forcing Obamacare on the people of the State. The Roberts’ court is not afraid to reverse precedent e.g. the reversal of the campaign finance law (Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 2010). One should not hold one’s breath though as the court has been reluctant to go against the President (Indiana State Police Pension Trust v. Chrysler LLC, 2009). In recent years other surprising rulings have been passed e.g. the expansion of eminent domain in Kelov v. New London (2005).
Dave Davies Freedom Group of Brown County
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Mike Sandefur United Freedom Makers/ FreedomMaker Coalition of Indiana
Follow The Law!!
IC 1-1-2
Chapter 2. Laws Governing the State
IC 1-1-2-1
Hierarchy of law
Sec. 1. The law governing this state is declared to be:
First. The Constitution of the United States and of this state.
Second. All statutes of the general assembly of the state in force, and not inconsistent with such constitutions.
Third. All statutes of the United States in force, and relating to subjects over which congress has power to legislate for the states, and not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States.
Fourth. The common law of England, and statutes of the British Parliament made in aid thereof prior to the fourth year of the reign of James the First (except the second section of the sixth chapter of forty-third Elizabeth, the eighth chapter of thirteenth Elizabeth, and the ninth chapter of thirty-seventh Henry the Eighth,) and which are of a general nature, not local to that kingdom, and not inconsistent with the first, second and third specifications of this section.
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June 11, 2010
Coalition brings health care campaign to Daleville
By Justin Schneider
The Herald Bulletin
DALEVILLE — Mike Sandefur wants his rights back.
As founder of the Freedom Maker Coalition of Indiana, Sandefur believes
the federal health care bill passed by both houses of Congress threatens
the constitutional rights of all Americans.
“We have a duty not to obey laws that are unconstitutional,”
Sandefur said. “We want the state to agree with us and offer us some
kind of protection.”
Sandefur’s coalition is making its case this weekend as
the “Operation Indiana Democracy” campaign travels to 10 cities,
spreading its message and rallying opponents of the bill. After opening in
Nashville on Thursday, the tour stopped in Daleville on Friday, for a rally
at the Great American Market. Only a handful of perhaps six organizers
and supporters were on hand, but the group hoped to communicate its
message to shoppers.
“The precedent set by Obamacare is that if you don’t buy something that is advantageous to interstate commerce, we’re going to punish you,” said featured speaker Thomas Weddle. “Once that precedent is in place, there’s nothing they can’t make you buy.”
The coalition believes the bill violates both the Indiana and U.S. constitutions and lawmakers must therefore reject it through the process of interposition. It claims the state has a duty to protect the constitutional rights of its citizens and plans to throw its support behind constitutionally minded lawmakers.
“Indiana is part of the lawsuit against the federal government with Florida,” said Beverly Zimmerman. “It’s the wrong lawsuit.”
The tour is part of a larger campaign that will extend over 10 months, culminating at the end of the Indiana General Assembly. Organizers expected to draw greater support Friday night during a stop in Fort Wayne. Each event is expected to feature local speakers, along with touring speakers who belong to the coalition.
“If Congress wants to establish health care, they have the ability to tax, but they’re not doing that,” Weddle said.
The coalition hopes to partner with other so-called “patriot groups.” including the American Tea Party. No speeches, per se, were given during the Daleville event, but coalition members seemed pleased to have the opportunity to present their message.
“All of this is being done under the mantra of health care,” Sandefur said. “Health care is important, but the principle is more important.”
EVANSVILLE - Around 100 people gathered at Roberts Stadium to
speak out against Obama's Healthcare plan.
The Freedom Maker Coalition of Indiana and Evansville want the
government to know that they believe the healthcare bill means a loss of individual
freedom. The group wants Indiana elected officials to intercede on behalf of all
Hoosiers and put a stop to federal mandated healthcare.
The President signed the healthcare bill at the end of March.
http://www.news25.us/global/story.asp?s=12642936
From left, Bill Willcutts and Aprile Sandefur set up a sign as the Freedom Maker Coalition of Indiana made a stop at the Great American Market in Daleville on Friday as part of a five-day bus tour across the state. The group wants the Indiana legislature to use Interposition to block health care reform. Don Knight / The Herald Bulletin .
Freedommakers Speak On Constitutional Rights
Reported by: Megan Reust
Sunday, June 13 2010
A group spreading education of constitutional rights made their way to the Valley today.
The Freedommaker Coalition of Indiana hosted a rally in Brazil. Their main concern was to stop enactment of the federal healthcare law in the Hoosier state. They encouraged people at the rally to voice their opinions with state representatives and Governor Daniels.
"The purpose of civil government is to protect and secure those rights not provide every need. We have very serious issues with healthcare, no one denies that. We can't sacrifice our liberty to solve a problem," Thomas Weddle said.
Today’s rally was part of a 10 month education campaign.
Anti-health care reform rally set for Sunday in Evansville
By Thomas B. Langhorne
Evansville Courier & Press
Posted June 8, 2010 at 5:56 p.m., updated June 8, 2010 at 5:56 p.m.
EVANSVILLE — The “Operation Indiana Liberty Tour,” an anti-health care reform rally offered by the United FreedomMakers of Evansville and the FreedomMaker Coalition of Indiana, will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Roberts Stadium parking lot.
The rally will feature former 8th District congressional candidate Kristi Risk and conservative constitutional scholar Thomas Weddle.
“There is a movement in the State of Indiana to stop Obama Healthcare,” states an announcement of the rally. “The method is a constitutional right called Interposition. Simply, Interposition is the duty of the State to stand between its citizens and the Federal Government when the Fed has exceeded its constitutionally delegated authority. ObamaCare is such a case.”
For more details, go to www.restoregovernment.com or call Warrick County FreedomMakers organizer Sarah Seaton at (812) 774-8026.
The big event last night was the visit of Operation Indiana Liberty to Franke Park in Fort Wayne. Hosted by the FreedomMaker Coalition of Indiana, members of several local 9/12 groups, The Liberty Coalition, the Fort Wayne chapter of Act! for America and other like-minded groups appeared. In addition, four of the candidates in the Republican caucus for the state's 3rd Congressional district (Greg Dickman, Liz Brown, Bob Morris & Lonnie Powell) appeared for the event as well.
The periodical bouts of rain during the day and during the rally helped to limit the length of the rally itself (as well as the geographic locations for attendees, of which there were just under 70). The central focus of the event was on the subject of interposition, as discussed by the keynote speaker, Thomas Weddle (above), in regards to getting rid of ObamaCare.
Now while the course of the past year and a half has left me concerned about the state of America and of We the People, listening to Mr. Weddle left me with even greater concerns about the state of America, about what is happening to us now, and what we must do to stop this here in Indiana.
During the rally, it was also discussed what our goals would be and our plans of action. It gave me the reaffirming feeling of knowing that we are not a conglomerate of organizations composed of summer soldiers and sunshine patriots, to borrow from Thomas Paine. It also served as a reminder of what kind of fight we're in: a long one. And with God's help and blessing, it is a fight we will win, in Indiana, and in America.
Other speakers included fellow Dekalb 9/12 members Gary Bowser (left), a Patton with a lower-pitched voice, and Michael Lewinski (below), the epitome of what a 9/12'er should be, with both of them talking about the need to get out the votes, and Mr. Bowser talking as well about the need for conservatives to unite.
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...Through the efforts of many patriots throughout Indiana WORKING TOGETHER we are making a difference and have a watershed event approaching!
Just 6 months ago, FreedomMaker Coalition members crossed the state of Indiana on the "Operation Indiana Liberty" tour in June initiating education on Interposition.
We are proud to say that through the collaborative efforts of the patriot organizations and individuals across this state working together, we are making a difference!
We went from defeat, by having ObamaCare legislation shoved down our throats, to today having state legislators actively educating themselves on “Interposition and Nullification”. We can beat ObamaCare and set the stage to reverse other unconstitutional federal mandates.
On December 7th State Senator Mike Delph will host a seminar for his legislative colleagues on “Interposition and Nullification”. Constitutional scholars will have the opportunity to present members of the Indiana General Assembly the foundations of interposition and nullification. It is also rumored other state dignitaries will be present including Attorney General Greg Zoeller.
YOUR CALL TO ACTION IS TO CALL YOUR STATE CONGRESSMAN & SENATOR
To Learn More : CLICK HERE for Restore Government - Thomas Weddle
YOUR CALL TO ACTION IS TO CALL GOVERNOR MITCH DANIELS AND ASK HIM TO ATTEND.
His phone number is 317-232-4567 and a link to his email
Governor Daniels has stated he is against ObamaCare. Well Governor… the patriots of this state gave you a Republican controlled House and Senate. You now have the power to stop ObamaCare.
Between now and the end of the General Assembly, we have to turn up the pressure and let our leaders know that starting with ObamaCare we want the unconstitutional mandates to STOP!
The program costs money. The speakers are not charging but there are expenses such as travel, food, hotels… Your donations are critically needed for this program. ObamaCare will cost you thousands of dollars a year and rob you of your liberties.
Please go to www.restoregovernment.comto make a donation. Thomas Weddle, the keynote speaker on the Interposition tour and founder of RestoreGovernment.com, will use these donations to pay the speakers expenses.
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