Throughout October, we encourage every Convention of States advocate to rally support by securing 10 petition signatures. And we're not stopping there – the Power of 10 theme endures as we encourage each signatory to extend their efforts by gathering an additional 10 petition signatures from their personal network.
SEE ALSO: Power of 10 Challenge
For those unfamiliar with COS, it's natural to wonder if signing the COS petition has any real impact.
The unequivocal answer is YES! Here are 10 compelling reasons why signing the line is crucial:
1. Informing State Legislators: It serves as a way to communicate your support for Convention of States to your legislators. We send every petition directly to your state representatives so they are fully aware of their constituents' support for COS!
2. Building a Broad Grassroots: COS brings together individuals from mixed political backgrounds who share the common goal of limiting federal power.
3. Civic Engagement: It allows individuals to engage in the political process and express dissatisfaction with the status quo.
4. Preventing Tyranny: The Founders were concerned about the potential for tyranny in a centralized government. The federal government's size and intrusiveness have grown too excessive.
5. Protecting Future Liberties: Concerns about eroding individual rights and freedoms, including the First and Second Amendments, motivate support for the Convention of States movement.
6. Empowering Local Governance: The Founders believed that local governments, closer to the people, were better suited to address the specific needs and concerns of their communities. They intended for state governments to handle many domestic issues and public policies, which can be tailored to residents' unique needs and preferences.
7. Promoting Federalism: The Founding Fathers aimed to strike a balance between a strong central government that could unite the states and a recognition of the importance of state sovereignty. The federal government has overstepped its constitutional boundaries, overpowering the states.
8. Reducing the Bureaucracy: The government bureaucracy is made up of unelected officials running the show behind the scenes.9. Balancing the Budget: Many are alarmed by the $33 trillion national debt and continuing fiscal irresponsibility. A convention could demand fiscal responsibility in Washington, including a balanced budget amendment.
10. Curbing Executive Overreach: Concerns about executive orders and presidential actions can drive support for a Convention of States as a means to limit or clarify executive authority.
By signing the Convention of States petition, you actively participate in shaping the future of your government and Constitution. Your signature becomes a powerful statement of your commitment to protecting individual rights, limiting government overreach, and fostering a more efficient and responsive government. To learn more about the Power of 10 challenge, click here.
Join the cause, be an advocate for change, and take part in building a brighter future for our nation. See the COS petition below.
