We talk a lot about what exactly a Convention of States is...
Article V of the Constitution says that there are two ways to propose amendments to the Constitution. One is the way we are all familiar with, where a ⅔ vote in both chambers of Congress is needed to pass an amendment along 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 subjects. Any proposed amendments at a convention need 38 states to ratify in order to become part of the Constitution.
Having said that, we here at Convention of States 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 about 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? The overarching, ultimate end game propelling this movement forward.
But what is our mission?
“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 Article V Convention of States, but to also drive the political and cultural outlook 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 and are so disconnected from the people they represent that they try to impose and mandate a one size fits all style of governance?
Well, I can tell you that doesn't work for a state as diverse as California. Where each county, town, and community has different cultures, different ideas, and different priorities on issues of policy.
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Who should be deciding these issues?We believe these issues should be decided by our state and local governments, where local voices make better choices for our communities, neighborhoods, and schools; because your voice has a direct influence at this level of government. Who decides? We the People decide. What exactly is it that Convention of States wants to be decided at this local level of governance beholden to the people? Our answer… |
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, as well as choosing to get involved with like-minded people and work out political decisions.
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.
One Last Question
We are about who decides, not what is decided. That is what freedom is all about. Securing the freedom to be self-governing and make decisions that align with what you believe, without someone trying to mandate or impose beliefs or decisions on you.
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, are you brave enough to help us fight for the freedom to keep it?
Sign the petition today, get involved with COS California and say yes to self-governance!
