It is with great sadness I read your unbalanced commentary and misrepresentation of the facts on HCR1 in your Feb 26 article. (GOOD NEWS HCR1 defeated by Brave #22 Republicans ).
So now, what are you calling the 148 Republicans and 9 Democrats that support the OTP vote?
1st. HCR1 calls for a Convention of the States – “ Is NOT a Constitutional Convention (very different process and rules). It passed out of committee 13-5 in a very bipartisan fashion.
2nd. NH Convention of States Action is a grassroots, volunteer organization, no lobbyist; no one is paid here. Mr. Ferris, who spoke to educate the body on Article V, is one of the founders of the Convention of States.
3rd.Civics 101: We are not associated – as you claim – with any strategy or tactic to change, highjack, or implement three new constitutions. Tread lightly here now and in the future when making such outlandish claims. Nothing can happen outside the ratification process.
NH would have been the 20th state out of 34 required to come together under Article V of the Constitution – to simply make and discuss the following proposals- on the federal government under this petition. Fiscal responsibility, term limits, return to federalism – states’ rights. This proposal has strong national support, with over 68% of the voting population.
Ratification requires all but 13 states to stop any proposed amendment. There simply can be NO RUNWAY. Article V is an American Solution – Not a republican or democrat one!
Sadly I hoped you would have been more careful in your writing and allowed for a chance to educate. “Unfortunately, Fear & Ignorance of civics” prevailed on Feb 23 with your help!
State Republican or Democrat party nor your taxpayer coalition in NH has not put forth any solutions for the 34 Trillion debt or any of the other issues which will eventually lead to a loss of our children’s liberty and sovereignty. ( #34 Trillion = $1 dollar bill laid end to end… equals 8 round trips from the earth to the sun – “ Let that sink in”)
Please contact me so perhaps we can share a coffee – so I can help you understand more clearly what is at stake.
Respectfully
Al Brandano
NH State Director
Convention Of States Action.
Al.Brandano@CosAction.com
