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Succumbing to fear, threats, and ignorance, the People of Illinois bury their heads further into the sand by rejecting an opportunity to peacefully overthrow the political mafia who defiles law, justice, and liberty by voting NO to a constitutional convention. You can lead the ignorant to knowledge, but you can't make them learn. Read here, and read here.

Fear-mongering, hyperbole, and dissembling. When these people say "NO" to a convention, you must say "YES".

Jim Edgar (former Governor of Illinois)  Illinois League of Women Voters  Illinois Constitution Party  Alliance to Protect the Constitution

So, what is the rationale used to fan the fames of fear in dissuading a "yes" vote on a constitutional convention? Cost, commandeering of the convention by special-interests, a constitution worse than the one we now have, a new constitution won't fix bad politicians, politicians can fix inequities through more laws or amendments....

First, I am not surprised at the number of "special interests" shouting down a "yes" vote on a convention. Our current political system supports preferential corporatism and panders to the privileged benefactors of political favor. Government is not responsive to the needs of the people, but instead to the greed of political and corporate entities. When you see a former governor pretending to reason with the ignorant rabble about not calling for a convention you have to wonder why the sudden display of concern and magnanimity from a former beneficiary of power afforded by a weak constitution. Is the former governor suddenly concerned about the possible cost of a convention? Of course he believes the present constitution is sufficient since it allows him and his ilk to usurp power, perpetuate ignorance, and cater to cronies.

Why would the Illinois League of Women Voters speak out against a convention? Is it because the League is not for protecting individual liberty, but rather for perpetuating privileges for classes and promoting stealthy collectivism, which is exactly what the constitution of 1970 promoted?

Read the misleading informational pamphlet disseminated by the Secretary of State regarding a Constitutional Convention. More scare tactics, disingenuousness, and dissembling. Read it here. I analyze the propaganda of the pamphlet here. Take a look at how this pamphlet was addressed to "electors". Are you a "consumer" of government. Take a peek at this.

What to expect:

Illinois is ready for a new constitution. The time is right for a constitutional convention. Our present Illinois Constitution has failed us miserably, and has allowed government to creep into almost every aspect of our lives. Through this website I hope to garner enough interest in having the people call for a constitutional convention, and also to point out the inherent weaknesses in our present document. We need a total re-write of our constitution. Our republic has been slowly eroding away, thanks to our so-called leaders, lawyers, judges and ignorance. I hope to stop that erosion. This site will be in development constantly, so visit often to keep apprised of updates and events. In-short, here is where the new Illinois Constitution begins, and the tyranny of the past ends.

I will be seeking the People's vote in becoming a delegate to the constitutional convention. I believe that my knowledge and understanding of our constitution, as well as the shortcomings and failings of the present one, will afford me the opportunity to serve in forming a new constitution that will have the necessary wording to avoid any ambiguity in drawing well-defined limits for government, while leaving everything not defined to the People. I am not a parchment idolater. I do not look to the artifices of mischievous, self-aggrandizing men in seeking to understand the boundaries of my freedom. Such contrivances are the ruminations of oligarchic elitists who pander to our patriotism, exploit our ignorance, and cultivate our fear. I am a stalwart of natural rights and natural law.

There can be expected to be many who decry a new Illinois Constitution. The opposition from the people-at-large will be infinitesimal. However, there will be such an effort consolidated amongst associations, industries, organizations, and bureaucracies so as to lend to the perception that this government exists merely as a protectionist racket for monopolistic corporatism. It is this consolidation of money, power, and influence that has tantalized the elected servants of the people; and thus, having basked in their incestuous patrimony of corruption and privilege, devise ever more clever ways of causing the people to vie for the scraps from their tables.

I predict that much, if not all of the opposition, will come from Chicago. Chicago is a bastion of corruption, power, and money. The problems inherent in such an urban environment set the tone for other communities in Illinois. Let's face it. Chicago pretty much runs Illinois. Whether it's political corruption, nazi-like police tactics, crime, corporate protectionism.... Chicago picks the playlist we all dance to.  Chicago should be either ceded to the federal government as an enclave of socialist fermentation, or there needs to be a provision in the constitution that provides for special circumstances to address large metropolitan units possessing particular problems that require people to relinquish their personal liberty in favor of privileges. I predict that an effluent consisting of constitutional law attorneys, academics, and displaced philosophers waxing Hobbs and social utility will attempt to sweep away pro-convention constructionists, sovereigns, and natural rights proponents who exhibit the audacity to tinker with the constitution.

Before embarking upon another constitutional convention, we should reflect back on, not where the other constitutions were inadequate, but where we were so neglectful, indifferent, apathetic, and greedy as to allow ourselves to be subjugated and patronized as though we were catatonic troglodytes meandering aimlessly in search for a sovereign to protect us and compel our allegiance. We must once again assert that we are the true sovereigns. Government possesses no inherent sovereignty. We allow it only to exercise what limited sovereignty we bestow upon it to effect our just and lawful ends. Let those who wish to submit do so, but let the rest who refuse to be ruled retain the recourse and the means with which to repel any governmental aggression. So where do we go from here?

First, I will go through the text of the previous constitutions of Illinois and explain how they reflect the People's intent to form a limited government. I will also identify significant political milestones that would later be reflected in Illinois changing constitution; milestones that were not necessarily in maintaining state sovereignty and autonomy.

Second, I will breakdown our present Illinois Constitution with a comparative analysis between it and the original, along with annotations and case law.

Third, I will provide wording for a new constitution along with annotations for why I chose such wording.

After all is said and done, I hope to convince the People that they should demand a constitutional convention; elect me as a delegate; and demand the wording I offer for the new Illinois Constitution. This is a fairly daunting and exhaustive task for one man. I will be updating this site as I progress, so please make it a point to visit often. I will also be asking for the People's input and comments to my efforts. Remember, this is merely a constitution. It is the blueprint, the organic law for that legal fiction, the mischievous artifice called government. It's purpose is limited and specific. It can be destroyed as easily as it can be created. The people lending themselves to the animation of agencies, officers, and bureaucrats are flesh-and-blood. They may call themselves authorities, sovereigns, governors, but they are people in costume playing to your indoctrinated consent for them to act through your abdication of power.

In the mean-time, I will be working on more activist approaches to bringing the unresponsive, abusive actions of our so-called elected officials to a halt.

I will be working on educational materials, videos and possibly a newspaper or magazine. I'm interested in hearing from people who have skills, connections, knowledge, or interests in assisting with this collaborative effort. Contact me here. Where to Start:

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