We talk a lot about what a Convention of States is.
Article V of the Constitution says that there are two ways to propose amendments to the Constitution. The first is the way we with which we are all familiar: a two-thirds vote in both Houses of Congress is needed to propose an amendment to the states to ratify.
The other way is for 34 states to pass resolutions on the same subject matter to call a convention to get together and discuss possible amendments under those subject(s). Anything proposed by a majority of that convention is sent to the states for ratification.
Both methods need 38 states to ratify in order to become part of the Constitution. Congress decides on the mode of ratification, choosing between a vote of three-fourths of the state legislatures or by conventions in three-fourths thereof.
At Convention of States we spend a lot of time discussing and debunking the arguments and opposition we often hear from those who do not fully understand the process.
With Convention of States, one quickly becomes very knowledgeable around the history of our founding document.
But less frequently do we discuss the “what,” or the driving ideology behind Convention of States. To put it another way, what is the mission of Convention of States? What is the overarching ultimate destination propelling this movement forward?
The mission for the Convention of States Project is to “Build an engaged army of self-governing grassroots activists.”
We aim to grow a grassroots army large enough to not only call the first-ever Convention of States, but to also drive the political and cultural narrative across all 50 states.
We want to see self-governance and liberty flourish in our nation, and we believe the only way this will happen is if good people like you get involved in the political and cultural battle. We want to train you on how to do this as effectively as possible.
A good example of what we mean by this is summed up in the phrase “Who decides?” Who should be deciding the issues and policies that we live under in each of our respective states?
Should it be politicians that live 3,000 miles away, who are are so disconnected from the people they represent that they try to impose a one-size-fits-all style of governance?
I can tell you that doesn't work for a state as diverse as California. Each county, town, and community has different cultures, different ideas, and different priorities on issues of policy.
Who should be deciding these issues? We believe these issues should be decided by our state and local governments. Local voices make better choices for our communities, neighborhoods, and schools. Your voice has a direct influence at this level of government.
Who decides? We the People decide.
So what is decided? What exactly is it that Convention of States wants to have decided at this local level of governance, beholden to the people?
Whatever you and your voting community decide to get behind.
We are not trying to impose our personal beliefs on anyone. That is for each person to determine for themselves and to get involved with others that are like-minded.
Convention of States is not here to tell you what to think, or what policies to get behind. We are here to help secure the freedom for you to be able to make those decisions for yourselves in your states and local communities.
We are about who decides, not what is decided.
That is what freedom is all about. Securing the freedom to be self-governing and to make decisions that are aligned with what you believe, without someone trying to mandate what those decisions should be.
Convention of States is truly a unifying, nonpartisan, freedom-loving movement for liberty that is centrally aligned with what our Founding Fathers fought so hard to give us.
Article V of the Constitution was given to us to ensure we were able to continue to be the land of the free and the home of the brave.
The only question left to ask is, will you help us keep it? Sign the petition today and say yes to self-governance and freedom!
