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The Second amendment of the US Constitution states:
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
No matter what party you are, it is vital to the safety and security of the people now, and into the future generations to keep and maintain a well regulated Militia. During world war II the people alone kept the Japanese from invading our coasts. The fear of the People was greater than the fear of the military as it should be!
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The most traitorous Act in American history is contained and outlined in one paragraph of one Act of congress.
Sixty-fourth congress Sess I chapter 134 Sec. 86 1916 Verbatim!
Sec. 86, “Any State, Territory, the District of Columbia may, with the APPROVAL of the SECRETARY OF WAR, PURCHASE FOR CASH FROM THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR THE USE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, including the officers thereof, any stores, supplies, material of war, and military publications furnished to the Army, in addition to those issued under the provisions of this Act, at the price at which they shall be listed to the Army, with cost of transportation added. The funds received from such sale shall be credited to the appropriation to which they shall belong, shall not be covered into the Treasury, and shall be available until expended to replace therewith the supplies sold to Ma Proviso stores, the States in the manner herein authorized : Provided, That supplies, and materiel of war so purchased by a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia may, in time of actual or threatened war, be requisitioned by the United States for use in the military service thereof, and when so requisitioned by the United States and delivered credit for the ultimate return of such property in kind shall be allowed to such State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.”
Official text of IP 74
We the People propose that Article X Section 3 of the Oregon constitution be repealed and rewritten as follows:
“The states single militia is to be made up of any able-bodied citizens over 18 years old who have proved to be of sound mind and possessors of strong moral values who were born in the state or have lived here for over 20 years. A well-regulated Militia is the proper and natural defense of a free government and maintaining a large standing army in times of peace is dangerous to the Liberty of a free state. The people choose the Adjutant General of the Militia to be Michael Lee Pedersen until retirement and the successor to be chosen prior to Adjutant Generals retirement. To be suggested by the Adjutant General and be voted in by those eligible to serve in the Militia. The Militia is to be under strict subordination of the People, and the legislation granted the people have not determined the legislation to be tyrannical by a 3/5th vote. The vote is to be on every ballot and used to determine voter approval of the current legislation. Adjutant General to select captains and co captains and shall be voted on by those eligible to serve in the Militia in each county. A Militia Persons Handbook shall be made by Adjutant General and the Captains of the counties within 90 days of this passing. The Militia is a constitutional check on government and provides the strict purpose of serving the people of the state.”
Todays History Lesson…
The phrase “national guard,” as a synonym for a state militia, appeared in 1824 when the Marquis de Lafayette visited the U.S. By 1878 further recognition came with the creation of the National Guard Association of the United States, a lobbying group. Finally, the National Defense Act of 1916 mandated that state militias be referred to as the “National Guard.” In 1933 an amendment to the National Defense Act stated that the National Guard was a reserve part of the U.S. Army.
ARTICLE XVIII OF THE OREGON CONSTITUTION
Section 4. Vote on certain sections of Constitution. If this constitution shall be accepted by the electors, and a majority of all votes given for, and against slavery, then the following section shall be added to the bill of rights, and shall be part of this Constitution.
“Sec. ________ “Persons lawfully held as slaves in any State, Territory, or District of the United States, under the laws thereof, may be brought in to this state, and such slaves, and their descendants may be held as slaves within this state, and shall not be emancipated without the consent of their owners.”
And if a majority of such votes shall be given against slavery, then the foregoing section shall not, but the following but the following sections shall be added to the bill of rights, and shall be part of the constitution.
“ Sec. _______ “There shall be neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude in the State, otherwise than as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.” [Constitution of 1859: Amendment proposed by S.J.R. 7, 2001 and adopted by the people Nov. 5, 2002.]
Note: see sections 34 and 35 of Article I, Oregon Constitution.
Note: At one point in our history this was a question of debate. At another point offensive words were removed and the context left whole minus the racial references. Nobody has thought to repeal it completely from an already 77 page document that has seen many new additions.
IP-76 full text
The People propose Article 1 Section 22 be written as follows:
ARTICLE I, SECTION 22. JUDICIAL REVIEW AND LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY
(1) The people of Oregon, exercising their inherent right to alter their form of government as recognized in Article I, Section 1, establish the following provisions.
(2) The Judicial Department shall review all laws, taxes, fees, fines, and amendments in effect as of January 1, 2026, to determine their compliance with the Constitution of the United States. Laws or provisions adjudged inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States shall be declared void to the extent of the inconsistency.
(3) No law enacted by the Legislative Assembly after January 1, 2026, shall take effect until reviewed by the Judicial Department for compliance with the Constitution of the United States.
(4) All proposed laws submitted to the people shall be written in plain and concise language and shall not exceed six pages in length, excluding summaries and fiscal analyses.
(5) This section does not restrict or limit any process for repeal or amendment of existing laws, taxes, fees, or constitutional provisions.
(6) This section replaces Article I, Section 22, of the Oregon Constitution.
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I know that this is not the perfect solution but I believe that making sure the law obeys the law and getting to vote on easy to understand future laws is a completely reasonable demand.
Article I Section 1. Natural rights inherent in people. We declare that all men, when they form a social compact are equal in right: that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; and they have at all times a right to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper
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