Concerned Women for America of South Dakota State Director Linda Schauer’s letter to the editor on why we don’t need a Convention of States was recently published in the Rapid City Journal. Click here to read the article if you do not have a subscription.
“Having witnessed the difficulties and dangers experienced by the first Convention … I should tremble for the result of a second.” “the most violent partisans,” and “individuals of insidious views” would strive to be delegates and would have “a dangerous opportunity of sapping the very foundations of the fabric” of our Country. James Madison’s letter to G.L. Turberville, 1788
HJR5001 is a bad bill that would put our U.S. Constitution in jeopardy by opening it up for amendments (changes) such as the repeal of the Second Amendment or abolishing the Electoral College. It could even re-energize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) of the 1970s that would solidify taxpayer-funded abortion in the Constitution. There are some whose aim is to rewrite our Constitution.
We are pleased to report that HJR5001 was defeated in the full House February 12, with a vote of 32-37. You can check the votes here. We wanted a NO vote.
If your representatives voted No, please thank them. If they voted Yes, you may respectfully express your disappointment.
Please read our brochure “The U.S. Constitution is Not the Problem!” to understand this topic.
Talking points:
Contact Information
Click here to view the list of legislators and click on their e-mail address.
Click here if you do not know who your legislators are; or you may call your county auditor to find out their name.
Linda Schauer
State Director
“Having witnessed the difficulties and dangers experienced by the first Convention … I should tremble for the result of a second.” “the most violent partisans,” and “individuals of insidious views” would strive to be delegates and would have “a dangerous opportunity of sapping the very foundations of the fabric” of our Country. – James Madison’s letter to G.L. Turberville, 1788
HJR1005 is a bad bill that would put our U.S. Constitution in jeopardy by opening it up for amendments (changes) such as repeal of the Second Amendment or abolishing the Electoral College. It could even re-energize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) of the 1970s that would solidify tax-payer funded abortion in the Constitution. (CWA of Virginia and Georgia are currently dealing with the ERA and working to defeat it.)
Please read our new brochure “The U.S. Constitution is Not the Problem!” to understand this topic.
HJR1005 was defeated in House State Affairs committee, Wednesday, February 6. Click here to view the votes. (We wanted a No vote.) However, even after the defeat in committee, the sponsor “smoked” it out of committee for a full debate, and a vote on the House floor is scheduled for Monday, February 11.
We must defeat HJR1005! Don’t delay, let your two representatives know where you stand, and then please forward this e-alert to others to do the same.
Please take action TODAY and through the weekend!
Contact your two representatives and ask them to oppose HJR1005. Consider using some of the talking points listed below.
Contact Information:
When e-mailing, provide your name and address. Put a brief message in subject line: OPPOSE HJR1005.
When communicating with your legislators always be sure to let them know that you are a member of Concerned Women for America of South Dakota.
Click here to view the list of legislators and simply click on their e-mail address.
Click here if you do not know who your legislators are.
In addition to e-mailing, phone the House lobby today or Monday morning at (605) 773-3851 and leave a message for your two House representatives.
Please join us in prayer. Pray for clarity and wisdom for our House of Representatives.
Talking Points:
Your e-mails and phone messages are very important. Again, please share this information with your friends.
Blessings,
Linda Schauer
State Director
CWA of South Dakota
(605) 380-6914
[email protected]
sd.cwfa.org
Dear Friend,
Proponents of a Convention of States, also called a Constitutional Convention, Article 5 Convention, or Con-Con, have been working overtime to gain legislative support for HB 390, the Application for Convention of Statesbill. You can read why this is a very bad idea in my previous alert.
HB 390 passed out of the House Regulatory Reform Committee and must be approved by the Rules Committee before it can go to the House floor for a vote. The vote could come up at any time.
ACTION NEEDED!
Please contact the following people and urge them not to bring forward HB 390.
Please contact the following members of the Rules Committee asking them to vote NO on HB390 should it come before them for a vote.
Please pray that this bill will be stopped, as our God-given freedoms and liberties are at stake.
“These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other and render true and sound judgment in your courts.” (Zechariah 8:16)
For Truth and Righteousness,
Jill Coward
State Director
CWA of North Carolina
[email protected]
nc.cwfa.org
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