There can no longer be any doubt that it is the Obama administration’s intention to divide, control, and remake the country in his socialist 
vision by any means necessary. These power grabs are accomplished in several different ways. Whether it’s through his so called “czars” and their vast regulatory authority, his appointment of leftist/progressive judges, or simply by cramming legislation thru Congress on strict party line votes, President Obama is hell bent on consolidating as much power as possible in the limited time he has remaining with a willing Congress. The end result will be incalculable damage to our freedoms, rights, and our prosperity. To fight back against these federal encroachments into areas that rightfully belong under state control, 13 states have joined Florida in a suit against the Federal government initiated by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. McCollum also happens to be the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for Governor. The suit was filed to the plaintiff states from falling under the unconstitutional Obamacare mandates that force individuals to purchase healthcare insurance or face fines.
The topic of state sovereignty has wide ranging implications for many issues besides healthcare. Another one of those issues offshore oil drilling. State Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis) understands well how Florida can assert its right to drill for oil off our coastline, regardless of what further restrictions are enacted by the federal government. “Florida should act now to exercise our state sovereignty and grant drilling rights in state waters extending out 10 miles from our shoreline. This will provide a safe much needed domestic source of oil and gas, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, and also provide a stable revenue stream to pay for our schools,” explains Baker. Baker is the Chairman of the Senate General Government Appropriation Committee, as well as sponsor of several state sovereignty bills.
The Shark Tank has also gotten other conservative candidates on the record with regards to state sovereignty. Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, the 
GOP front-runner for the Attorney General position, is another advocate of state sovereignty. “Our Founding Fathers believed in limited government”, explains Kottkamp. The phrase ‘limited government’ is primarily a reference to the “reach” of the federal government. The Founders believed, as I do, that there are only a few areas of our daily lives that government should be involved in—-in all other matters government should get out of the way. Safety and security is government’s number one concern, and the Health Care proposals that Congress has passed fail miserably in that regard.”
U.S. Senatorial candidate Marco Rubio also supports sovereignty for Florida. “States have all the powers in our system of Government…this is a concept I am supportive of, but a concept that needs to be explored not just in the issue of drilling, but onE a number of other issues.”
The Shark Tank has sent roving reporters Lone Shark and Great White to patrol the coastal regions of the state in hope that they will be able to report progress on measures that will advances offshore drilling. They will also be reporting in the coming weeks on state sovereignty and other hot-button issues from across the state.
12 Responses to “FL Politicos give thumbs up to 10th Amendment”
I am grateful we have some in the state legislature who are trying to uphold the constitution in protection of our states and individual rights.
I hope people dont forget when November comes around. It seems to me that people forget and then sit back hoping that everything somehow magically works out. Thats how we got into the mess we are in. Im glad there are some politicians out there fighting for our rights..
Agree…Thumbs UP to the 10th Amendment. Glad to see these people are THINKING and trying to do something about our State Rights and Constitution.
Thank you, thank you.
A Question for Obama: Are you (and the Prostitutes Capital Hill) going to Jail the Amish, Mennonites and all other Groups that DO NOT Believe in ANY Form of Insurance. Most of them DO NOT Pay Income Taxes due to the small amount of Cash Income they earn each year. They have their own Schools too.
I personally handed Mario Rubio the 10th Amendment Pledge for him to read and sign on the 16th of Jan,2010. I’ve called his 2nd in command Anthony Bustamante and spoke to him about Mr Rubio and the Pledge.He assured me they would be getting back to me We have never received a response. So I wonder does Mario Rubio really believe in the 10th Amendment and the Constitution? There are a lot of the Tea Party members waiting to hear from Mr Rubio about the Pledge before we decide who we will support.
I am so glad that we have individuals in the state that will fight for state soverignity. Bill McCollum as Attorney General and as a candidate for Gov. is doing a great thing in filing law suits to protect our state. I applaud him.
I’m glad to see Marco Rubio supporting the 10th amendment! Now you got our vote sir!
Candidates are always invited to cement their belief in the 10A by signing the 10A Pledge. This is found at http://pledge.tenthamendmentcenter.com/
Andrew Nappi
State Coordinator
Florida Tenth Amendment Center
There is no doubt that the entire arsenal of solutions must be used against the federal government. It will take enforcing the 10th Amendment, Writing new and strong legislation with long protective fangs, as well as legal challenges to BHO’s admin.
We cannot count on the democrat in republican clothes, Charlie Crist to take protective action for Florida, due to the direct fact he was involved in killing a clean coal project, lent his support or voted for the bailout, stimulus.
I believe we must see all true republicans join together to assist this state in fending off Communism. Communism in South Florida is not going to be very sunny for anyone. This state could face the most devastating changes due to the statest policies. If the government becomes the only stock holder in every private company in America, it is very clear the population will never share in those rewards and Florida will look like a third world island.
In business and social change Florida has the awesome opportunity to lead the way to a more strict constitutional government, cut taxes deeply use sales tax to power Florida thriving economy in a people friendly and business friendly and energy producing state.
This will require republicans to really lay down the law in unison, on enacting those Constitutional principals. I do not care what office your running for, work together to save this state from the liberal left. If you do you will be leading the way for the salvation of the entire country.
Those truly committed to the principals of FREEDOM and Liberty and not the Agenda 21 Communist government/church /public intimidation of everything that moves regime that is in place….build sovereign solutions together that will withstand the force of BHO today, and other nutcases waiting in the wings!
We will know you by your policies and voting record, and never forget it!
Guys, I live in Virginia….and , true to our nature up here….we were the first to file suit against Obamacare.
We also share the same concerns over offshore drilling and State sovereignty issues.
If you really believe in states’ rights, then don’t bother suing the federal government– if the law suit fails, then what?
If you really believe in states rights, the state legislature together with the governor should simply nullify the unconstitutional law.
In response to Mirand Sharma remarks on 30- March. My friend, I can assure you, that if you try nothing to correct the situation, it will not get better now or in the future. The only certain way to fail, is not to try.
If the suit fails then the next step is to develop and go forward with a constitutional amendment. If enough states are members of the suit,then all those states involved could quickly approve the constitutional amendment and then normal long delay for amendment approvals could be overcome.