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Friday, May 27, 2011

Feds Issue Threat: No Fly Zone for Texas?

by Connor Boyack, with Brian Roberts and Michael Boldin
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice upped the ante in a high-stakes political game of chicken. Lobbying against pending legislation in the Texas legislature which would criminalize any searches conducted without probable cause, U.S. Attorney John E. Murphy sent a letter to a few high-ranking members of Texas’ government warning against promoting the bill and threatening a complete closure of all flights to and from the state.
“If HR [sic] 1937 were enacted, the federal government would likely seek an emergency stay of the statute,” Murphy wrote. “Unless or until such a stay were granted, TSA would likely be required to cancel any flight or series of flights for which it could not ensure the safety of passengers and crew.”
No doubt written with the threatening intent one reads into it, Murphy added: “We urge that you consider the ramifications of this bill before casting your vote.”
Previous to the federal government’s threat, the Texas legislature had considered the ramifications of the bill. More importantly, they were responding to a clear need to uphold the Fourth Amendment and ensure that each person enjoys the right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures” — a right which the U.S. Constitution mandates “shall not be violated.”
Repeated TSA violations of the Fourth Amendment
That need has demonstrated itself in great abundance in past months, as the TSA has aggressively pursued its new policy of invasive searches and seizures at the nation’s airports. The “ramifications” to which the U.S. Attorney refers are evidently an easily dismissed matter of little importance to the federal government; to those affected by these policies, the ramifications of a bill seeking to prevent further occurrences is no doubt a welcome development.
It was less than a month ago at the Dallas, TX airport where former Miss USA Susie Castillo tearfully produced a viral video describing the molestation she had just then endured at the hands of a TSA agent. “I mean, she actually… touched my vagina,” Castillo said through her tears. “They’re making me… choose to either get molested… or go through this machine that’s completely unhealthy and dangerous. I don’t want to go through it, and here I am crying.”
Castillo isn’t the only person who would be protected under this Texas legislation. All other innocent travelers would likewise be shielded. That includes the six year old girl who made the headlines last month for being groped by a TSA agent (an action which the TSA defended as being alright since it “followed the current standard operating procedures”), as well as the eight-month-old infant subjected to a pat down while cradled in the arms of her mother.
These are but a few of the myriad confrontations that occur daily where TSA agents detain, invasively search, and seize items from innocent individuals who are not suspected of any crime whatsoever. Texas’ bill would correct this horrific perversion of the law within its state, but the federal government is clearly interested in justifying and maintaining its statist status quo.
Repeated Threats from the Federal Government
Evidence of that arrogant persistence is found in letters similar to the one penned last night by the U.S. Attorney to Texas officials. Almost two years ago, a similarly threatening letter was sent to Oklahoma by the U.S. Attorney General. In it, the state is warned against pursuing a constitutional amendment to make the English language official. The threat was a termination of appropriated funds to the state.
Another letter was sent in 2009 to both Montana and Tennessee in response to those states passing a Firearms Freedom Act. Rather than an explicit threat of any sort, these letters completely dismissed any constitutional standing or legitimate concern by the states, instead (incorrectly) affirming the federal government’s supreme authority over the issue at hand.
More recently, a U.S. Attorney wrote to the Governor of Rhode Island warning against that state’s implementation of medical marijuana legislation which would constitutionally regulate the manufacture, distribution, and consumption of the plant within the state. The attorney trumpeted the federal laws relating to the “controlled substance” and assured the Governor that the Department of Justice’s full resources would be brought to bear against any state (theirs included) which attempted to oppose the federal government’s complete control.
Rob Natelson, recognized national expert on the founding and adoption of the Constitution, considers these letters to be far more ominous than mere statements. In response to the 2009 letters, he said, “I look at this and I see this letter which gets close to looking like an order from the central government down to a sovereign state legislature, and I say…WOW. This looks like something that (Roman Emperor) Septimius Severus would have sent to the local officials.” He continued, “It reminds one eerily of the kinds of communications that started to come out from the Emperor to the local cities of the Roman Empire, beginning the course of the ultimate destruction of local government.”
Despite Threats, Moving Forward
For now, it appears that the U.S. Attorney’s threat has realized its goal; the sponsor of the Texas bill has decided to concede defeat in this battle, but remains committed to fighting the war. “I will pull HB 1937 down, but I will stand for liberty in the state of Texas,” said Senator Dan Patrick, the bill’s sponsor. As such, as of right now, the bill has died.
This much is clear: the federal government should not consider this a victory. As individuals are being unjustly molested on a daily basis, it is increasingly becoming apparent that there exists a strong, emotionally-charged undercurrent of resistance against the TSA and its invasive searches and seizures.
If anything, the withdrawal of Texas’ legislation last night should be seen as the calm before the coming storm of state-based opposition to the TSA.
Texas is Not Alone
If anything can serve as a rallying cry to unite the states against an oppressive, unconstitutional action on the part of the federal government, it is the institutionalized and fear-based justification of the molestation of innocent men, women, and children. The U.S. Attorney’s stern counsel to consider the “ramifications” of the Texas bill speaks more in support of the state’s actions than against it.
Indeed, when one considers the ramifications of not opposing the federal government on this issue, it is difficult to imagine how many Susie Castillos will be felt up by the feds for no valid reason whatsoever. That unnecessary nightmare is enough to encourage a single state — in this case, Texas — to stand strong in the defense of the individual liberties of its citizens.
But Texas is not alone. Already, four other states are considering similar “travel freedom” legislation. And, sources close to the Tenth Amendment Center tell us to expect at least ten others in 2012. Taken together, it becomes evident that many other states will soon be picking up the baton, together having the courage needed to put the federal government back in its rightful place — which isn’t inside the waistline of innocent passengers.
The TSA’s resident propagandist, Blogger Bob, will have his work cut out for him in the months ahead.
Connor Boyack [send him mail] is the state chapter coordinator for the Utah Tenth Amendment Center. He is a web developer, political economist, and social media consultant changing the world one byte at a time. Read his blog or follow him on Twitter.
Brian Roberts [send him email] is communications director for the Texas Tenth Amendment Center
Michael Boldin [send him email] is the founder of the Tenth Amendment Center. He was raised in Milwaukee, WI, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on twitter - @michaelboldin - and visit his personal blog - www.michaelboldin.com
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Hows is this not a declaration of War on Texas? This is TREASON by Obama and his minions. IT IS TIME FOR SOMEONE IN CONGRESS OT GROW A PAIR OF BALLS! Arrest this man and put him in prison before he actually launches Tomahawk cruise missiles on Texas Arizona and Georgia.

Obama is truly a mad man bent on destruction of America.
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LegalEagle · 2 days ago
Who are these Radical dangerous TERRORIST that TSA is looking for? Guess.... what......YOU ARE the Terrorist!!! http://www.rutherford.org/pdf/2011/02-03-2011_Rightwing-Extremism.pdf & http://www.rutherford.org/pdf/2011/02-03-2011_Leftwing-Extremism.pdf
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Revolution · 2 days ago
Nice to see that Texas turned into a bunch of fucking cowards...way to stand your ground......I was really looking forward to watching TSA and the Feds cry about his law. Now Texas backs down....cowards!
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KYTenther · 2 days ago
The fact that the feds are being forced to directly take on more and more states, to combat the nullification process is refreshing!

With each new step by the 50 states, to reclaim their Constitutional positions of power over the federal government, the usurpers on the federal level have to fight each battle, while the states only have to burden 1/50th of the battle.

If you take the time to see that nearly EVERY state in the union has an issue with the fed's usurpation of power, it is only a matter of time that the federal usurpers will be overwhelmed by the will of the People through their states. The Constitutional power balance will be restored.

Have faith in the Constitutional tools our Founders gave us! The nullification process is working, and has a proven track record dating back to 1798, with the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.

Momentum and Constitutional righteousness is on the side of the Owners of this country...We the People.
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ONCE THE FEDS GOT RID OF THE states militias...THEY CONTINUE TO TIGHTEN THEIR GRIP...ALL states NEED TO RE-INSTATE THE STATE militias..THIS IS NOT THE NATIONAL GUARD(THEY ARE FEDERALLY CONTROLLED)..UNTIL WE GET THE MILITIAS REFORMED WE ARE SINGLE PROTESTERS AGAINST THE FORCE OF CORRUPTION WITH UNLIMITED MONEY.POWER.AND MANY GUNS.
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There will be a reckoning. This is not over, by ANY stretch of the imagination.
The federal government continues to ignore state's rights and has foolishly chosen to issue suits and threats. Obviously, the feds and the POTUS do not yet realize that without We The People, their "power" in ZERO!!!
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Mike Young · 2 days ago
I just wish that all of the states would withdraw all of their financial support from the Federal Government all at the same time until the Federal Government abolishes the TSA, DEA, IRS, EPA, and any other unconstitutional Federal Agency that exists and that the Federal Government would concede that they must obey the mandates of the States.
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Keith Allison · 2 days ago
Geive em hell Texas and Remember the Alamo.
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Obviously the fedgov is in rebellion against the Constitution.
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idbogue1955 · 2 days ago
Sounds like coercion to me. Ideally the Congress and Senate would eliminate the TSA, and defund the TSA in the short run. It is imperative we all vote OUT of office those Representatives and Senators who support the TSA and the Patriot Act.

People absolutely must contact their Representatives and Senators and insist they defund the TSA, and NOT renew the Patriot Act. It seems we cannot rely on the Republicans to clean up Washington, and have only the Tea Party to help us elect truly conservative members to Congress and the Senate.
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James Briske · 2 days ago
The state of Texas should hold their ground and call the feds bluff on this. If the feds did stop airline flights to and out of Texas, we wouldn't have to put up with OBama making any more fund raising trips and stupid speeches about how secure the border is. The state should make a confrontation out of this and see whether the feds have the balls to back up their threats.
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The people of Texas should stand by their slogan: "Don't mess with Texas." The threat by the federal government should be ignored. What are they going to do? Forbid travel to a particular state just because they stand by the Constitution? I support Texas' efforts to stop abuse of involuntary searches as protected by the Fourth Amendment. Go Cowboys!
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John Stoker · 2 days ago
So you don't think the public would recognise the bogey man here? The Federal Gov't is a lead weight on Texas - high time for a piece of separation and independence. Give it another 6 x months and the TSA will be the least of either Texas of the Fed Gov't problems.
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Gene Du Bose · 2 days ago
Whatever happen to the slogan: DON'T MESS TEXAS? Stand your ground. Remember to aim small and you miss small. Remember: 1-in the chest and 1-in the head. It works, Osama is dead proof of that.

So what if all the airports have to shut down. The buses and trains are still running and they are cheaper anyway and it doesn't cost extra for luggage. 0bama is the biggest bully on the block. Also the biggest cry baby in the Brownhouse.
CALL YOUR U.S. REPRESENTATIVES, TELL EVERY ONE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!

CALL, FAX, EMAIL, TELL THEM NOT TO PASS THIS OR YOU WILL VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE.

CALL THE WHITE HOUSE TELL THEM TO END FALSE FLAG OPERATIONS THE STATE OF FEAR

202/456-2461

STOP THE TSA, AND THE SHREDDING OF THE US Constitution Bill Of Rights,

CALL/TELL EVERY ONE YOU KNOW, EMAIL CHAIN LETTERS, POST IT EVERY WHERE YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.infowars.com/patriot-act-a-nazi-law-ex-cia-official/

http://www.infowars.com/republicans-move-to-make-patriot-act-permanent/

Among the Patriot Act provisions that congressional leaders hope to extend without any changes until June 1, 2015, are sections that (in the words of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee) outline:

1. The government's power to obtain secret court orders for "any tangible thing" -- including Internet, phone and business records -- that the government believes is relevant to a terrorism investigation.

2. The government's power to use non-specific "roving" wiretaps to monitor any phone number, email account, or other communications facility that the government believes is being used by its target.

3. The "lone wolf" wiretapping power, which allows the government to monitor individuals who have no connection to any foreign power or terrorist group.

Death of the Fourth Amendment

http://www.rutherford.org/articles_db/commentary.asp?record_id=712

http://www.infowars.com/while-you-were-sleeping-they-abolished-the-fourth-amendment/
I think they forgot the ALAMO, I had hope.
there are so many "mysterious" questions about this freak. The only reason they remain "mysterious" is because no one challenges this pair (Michelle) in court. these two along with MANY compatriots are doing us in. Almost seems as if he can cast a spell on people, a spell of fear?? He and she should be marched out of the white house in cuffs along with Biden just for a start.
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oldgrapeape · 2 days ago
Last Friday was the 60-day dead-line of either pulling out any action against Libya, or Congress had to declare it a War. We seen Kenya Obama is getting by without Congress doing a things to stop him. The Punk does whatever he wants to do, and no one does anything about it.

I was listening to a Preach a few days ago, telling how easy it is to get into Israel, but hard to get out. Israel has Baggage X-Ray, but none of all the Crap we have to check People.

He said Israel has these young ladies you step-up to and they talk to you for a couple minutes, and then you are ready to Load-up. Israel Detects if a person is lying by watching their face, eyes, etc. If it is seen your actions, etc. lead them to believe you are lying about whatever they ask you, you are pulled aside and then checked-out. I don't think Kenya Obama could clear that Line and Testing. ,, God Bless,
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Bone Weary · 2 days ago
We need politicians who will defend the U.S. Constitution. If this pack of jackals will not, then we must vote them out and replace them with men of good character.

American quality of life is in decline as a direct result of politicians and judges failing to defend our Constitution. The degradation is getting serious. We are becoming a police state with a very secretive and abusive DHS.

I plan to vote only for politicians who have a clear record of defending the Constitution. I suggest other Americans do the same. It's time to reclaim our country from these repulsive fascists.
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Noblesensei · 2 days ago
What we have here is a BASTARD criminal federal gov't usurped by foreign banksters and globalist elites that want to impose their stinking tyranny over the rest of us. It's all about control and humiliation and prisoner training by violating our most personal space, sticking their hands down our pants and sexually groping us or microwaving us with high doses of lethal cancer-causing X-rays.

V for Victory! You ARE the resistance to TSA tyranny sticking their hands down our pants. Find out more and join at:
http://www.infowars.com
It all about State's Rights. It is time every state took them back.
I agree with prior comments. This is extortion and coercion. Hopefully Texas can find a way out of this without precipitating a bigger crisis than what is already in the works. Keep you wits about you and always THINK for yourself. The writing is on the wall, so to speak.
Not sure, but if the FEDs restrict the flights in and out of Texas, Would not that be a violation of the Commerce Clause? People fly for business purposes don't they? Certainly any undue burdens placed on citizens that would restrict their ability to engage in Interstate commerce would be in opposition to the Constitution. Just a thought.
Politics is the art of telling people what they want to hear (Obama the campaigner) then once in office doing what the masta wants. Anyone remember "out of Iraq as soon as I take office" open and transparent administration, three days of debate on any new bill. The fools that continue to play in the political entertainment industries are the laughing stock the USA inc. What if they held an election and no one came?
GOOD for Texas! If more states were to adopt position, or one similar, this tyrannical gestapo under the guise of "protecting passengers and crew" would be dissolved. Can anyone name any benefit TSA provides to travellers? TSA is nothing more than a federal organization for "make-work" for people otherwise unemployable, backed by tyrannical laws for yet another phony purpose. They should all be prosecuted, from top to bottom.
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Lance van Merlin · 2 days ago
As this tsa seems to think they can >over-ride< the constitution, it will now come to the case of UPHOLDING the constitution against the arbitrary interepretattion of an agency of the FEDS.....
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Cold Wind · 2 days ago
Clearly, the Federal Government is at war with its own people. Whenever a government presumes the people are not sovereign and proceeds to deny them inalienable 'God given' rights, the States individually become a natural refuge against tyranny and Federal usurpation. It is time to push back.
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philip a. travers · 2 days ago
As an Australia, it seems that at our airports the same miserable technology exists,as a parting gift from ex-P.M. Rudd.The gutsy Texans against the patdowns, give me some hope there is still a bit of kick in the old horse yet.Though take it easy on Muslim countries,they are only the deemed enemy.Might I suggest looking at the Acts of Government relating to the TSA and ask the question "What is a means of transport! And with the same daring do make some of the response seem ridiculous.Enlarged skateboards that have Helium Balloons and fly and have passengers,between objecting States.A commercial food Lookalike that holds passengers in a gloved hand underneath it!? A wind up peanut vending machine that flies !?Email address not current.
what do you think american airlines and its stock holders will have to say about the feds shutting down their operations? this is a bullshit bluff on the part of the feds.
[...] Update 5/25: The Tenth Amendment Center also posted on this topic here. [...]
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Milada Ann Loewe · 2 days ago
Everything is done to take more control over this so call free country. No longer free.
We have imposter in White house, czars running around, police, judges that are not protecting us.....
Congress done nothing to stop this.
Who is paying for it? Tax payers- it is about time that each state stop sending money to the Fed.
and give power back to the people of each state.
Ann
This is sad, and funny, at the same time.... Yo, Texans.. I'm telling you right now.. if you stand by this, This Southern Libertarian will be moving to TEXAS! Don't back down now.. keep it up!
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Jack Fruit · 2 days ago
Fuck the TSA. Fuck the federal government. NAZI's
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Roland Carnaby · 2 days ago
Overthrow the corporate fascist regime - a puppet run by Wall Street
I really hate it that ONLY Texas is behind this. WHERE THE HELL are *ALL* the other states? They can't be behind the TSA now can the? If a few states decide to allow citizens to build their own airports, then the damn thing ends ALONGSIDE those Food Act type b.s. laws. Whats wrong with USA? I loved USA. But Hulk had become Hollywood. Randy Savage had to die.

And hateful bean counters hold the USA by it's throat via the ILLEGAL Fed Reserve. PLEASE act quickly otherwise a second War of Independence looks set to be on the cards, starting against the TSA and the right to smoke in the OPEN or allow outlets to decide which non-smokersor smokers they want in their PRIVATE PREMISES.

The 3rd World is watching and imitating Taxs, don't let the USA and the rest of the world down.
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Canadian by Birth · 2 days ago
Wasn't it something like this that started the first civil war for you folks? Perhaps we are seeing the beginning of the second.
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If a pushen comes to shoven, "time to shuttle our passengers" to and from Texas borders via bus and have emergency airports close by to minimize disruption of flights to and from Texas. (The Berlin Air Lift Concept from back in the late 50's to early 60's (not sure of the dates ). But catch the drift.
For some time now, the federal government has been out of control. In my never humble opinion, we've reached the point where secession must be seriously considered. The Constitution has become toilet paper for the lawless regime currently in control in Washington. I fear only radical measures will save the country from descent into totalitarian disaster.
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We have lost all rights. Corporate Goverment is in control. States are the issue too and are just playing a game of illisional resistance. We are all just a number (slave) since the turn of the 20 century (1900's).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oym2CxMENt8
I want a list of the 12 communist Texas senators that caved on HB 1937! Folks, this is yet another scam perpetuated on Texans and Americans. Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA8MaH6N6RY&feature=related .
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Scott Gouker · 2 days ago
Take John E. Murphy out and horse whip 'em!! Then Hang the SOB. Who in the hell does he think he is??
How many of you outraged people just got on or off a flight? This stops when you stop whining AND stop flying.
Proud pedestrian since 2007.
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Freeman by REAL LAW · 2 days ago
Stop flying... that the best way to screw the Feds!
That way, TSA will have nothing to do.
They can feel each other up while they stand in an empty airport!

Save your money...vacations are overrated....do things at home.
Tele-commute for business.....it's less humiliating.....

Solve the TSA problem by not supporting their actions.....it's your RIGHT to do it!
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Paul Braveheart · 1 minute ago
I am so proud to see so many of my fellow countrymen together united against oppression from a corrupt fed govt! There maybe hope for the USa yet! We all MUST do our part! I say we call on the sons of liberty again and form a second continental congress! Let's start over again! I know we can do better than this!

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