IS IT TIME FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION?

Is it time for a constitutional convention? Here is a partial text of the Declaration of Independence. See what you think.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

As we can see, our forefathers gave long deliberation and much thought before declaring independence. I see many similarities between our current leadership and the leadership of King George. Our president and congress have become so focused on getting elected and retaining office that they do not do what is best for the country, as a whole.

We are over (and unfairly taxed) while big corporations and the elite have enormous tax breaks. I, for one, feel that a flat tax is the honest way to go, which, in the end, will net more revenue.

I feel the federal government has usurped the rights of the states and withholds our tax dollars, to punish states that disagree with the federal government.

Our constitution allows us to call for a constitutional convention when 2/3 of the states agree to call for one. it then takes 3/4 of the states agreeing to pass an amendment to the constitution. It isn't easy to modify our constitution, nor should it be. However, WE THE PEOPLE, must assert our authority over our government if we want true self determination. Our government has become the hand maiden of the almighty dollar and he who controls it.

We should start a 2 million person march on Washington and have every person present when we get to the Mall in Washington, place a tea bag int the pond.

Yes, we need a constitutional convention and we need it now.

And That's What Average Joe Thinks.