States Scramble To Preserve State Sovereignty

State attorneys general are lining up to file a lawsuit against the healthcare legislation passed by Congress.

“The health care reform legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last night clearly violates the U.S. Constitution and infringes on each state’s sovereignty,” Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum said in a prepared statement announcing a news conference.

Virginia's attorney general said he plans to sue the federal government over the healthcare reform legislation, saying Congress lacks authority to force people to buy health insurance.

Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli said on Monday that Congress lacks authority under its constitutional power to regulate interstate commerce to force people to buy insurance. He said the bill also conflicts with a state law that says Virginians cannot be required to buy insurance.

"If a person decides not to buy health insurance, that person by definition is not engaging in commerce," Cuccinelli said in recorded comments. "If you are not engaging in commerce, how can the federal government regulate you?"

Cuccinelli said he plans to file his lawsuit in federal court in Richmond, Virginia, after President Barack Obama signs the bill into law, which he is expected to do.

The bill requires most Americans to have health coverage. It was passed on Sunday night by a 219-212 vote.

A good video to watch about what is happening to our once great country can be found by clicking here.

Some more lawsuits may be in the making too. Here is a link to an article outlining some more legal action.

My friends, live free or die.

History To Be Re-Written

The Texas State board of Education has approved some controversial changes to what most students in the state will be studying in history, economic, and social study classes. Don McElroy, a board leader, explained that the measure is a way of "adding balance" in the classroom, since "academia is skewed too far to the left." And the board's critics have labeled the move an attempt by political "extremists" to "promote their ideology."

We hope this isn't so. Public school is to educate the next generation in general about the facts of history, regardless of whether they embarrass you or not. Naturally, liberals and conservatives will have differing views about the language that should be used. For instance, I believe the current curriculum is unfair and needs to be overhauled. The language is not neutral enough. Those with a "progressive" world view, on the other hand, have been endorsing changes in the other direction.

The main reason this has gained national attention is because Texas is one of the nation's largest consumers of school textbooks, and because of that, the textbook publishers tend to cater to their needs. It's part of the law of supply and demand - since there is such a huge demand for textbooks that meet the Texas standards, there will be a huge supply printed to meet that need. As a result, 80% of school districts around the nation end up with the same curriculum.

Here are just a few of the changes the Texas Board would like to make, and it may affect what your child will study:

* They would like to put more emphasis on "the conservative resurgence of the 1980s and 1990s." This means not only increased favorable mentions of Phyllis Schlafly, the founder of the Eagle Forum, but also more discussion of the Moral Majority, the Heritage Foundation, the National Rifle Association and Newt Gingrich's Contract With America. (All that sounds good to me. I mean, these are things that actually happened, and impacted America very, very profoundly.)

* They want to reduce coverage of Latino history and culture. (Now this is a sticky one for Texas. I understand that Hispanics have been living there for hundreds of years longer than white Americans. And I understand that those of Hispanic descent may want recognition of their roots and perpetuation of their identity. But how about expanded studies of the native Americans? How about expanding the coverage of the history and culture of England and Germany and the Scandinavian countries that populated early America and forcing our children to learn about all them right alongside that of Latino history and culture? My point is this: When you become an American citizen you should learn about the history of America. It is the duty of the family or local community to preserve whatever historical or cultural identity they want to preserve. Take a look at the Amish. They have done it well for hundreds of years. This is America. If you want to be American, learn the American way. If you want to be something else, fine, but don't make American schools teach your way of life.)

The proposals will come up for a final vote in May. Many of those that are crying "foul" are saying, "We just want things to be historically accurate." Believe me, those of us that are more conservative also want things to be historically accurate. But omitting important events and details that are contrary to your values is not being "historically accurate."

Let freedom reign, and the truth be told.

The Lowest Crime Rate In The World

Do you know which country has the lowest crime rate in the world? Switzerland. Do you know why? It may have something to do with their military system.

The key to freedom is to have the ability to defend yourself, and if you don't have the tools to do that, then you're going to be at the mercy of whomever wants to put you away.

Guns are deeply rooted within Swiss culture – but the gun crime rate is so low that statistics are not even kept. The country has a population of six million, but there are estimated to be at least two million publicly-owned firearms, including about 600,000 automatic rifles and 500,000 pistols. This is due in large part to Switzerland’s unique system of national defense, developed over the centuries.

Instead of a standing, full-time army, the country requires every man to undergo some form of military training for a few days or weeks a year throughout most of their lives. You can learn more by watching this video.

According to researchers, gun violence often occurs in places undergoing rapid urban growth, and when lawless areas are created by extreme poverty and the absence of effective policing.

My personal belief concerning this phenomenon is that when you take God out of a culture, lawlessness and violence will quickly take over, no matter what kind of law enforcement is in place. There is a very deliberate campaign afoot to destroy America from the inside out, and their primary means of doing so is to secularize the society. We as Ambassadors for Christ must forget about the political landscape as being the answer to the moral woes of this country and (while I believe in voting and educating yourself about the issues) we need to step up personal evangelism. The number one reason this country is unraveling everywhere at once and with ever-increasing speed is because people are becoming lukewarm about their spirituality. Multitudes are losing faith, losing hope, and giving up.

Don't give up, my friends! Where there is life, there is hope. Jesus is alive! And life is worth the living just because He lives!

Rifqa Bary's Life Still In Danger

Rifqa Bary is still not safe. Pray for her. Above all, pray that she stand strong and faithful to Jesus no matter what happens. Read more about her current status here.