Blogging from TCC's States Rights Town Hall in Plano

Texas Atty Gen Greg Abbott is speaking and said the Congressional health care bills that have passed are unconstitutional. He cited two specific areas;

Nebraska Compromise (Cornhusker kickback) - worst example of vote buying we have seen in the US Congress

Individual mandate – historically and literally unprecedented. The fed gov’t has never required people to buy a good or service as lawful residence inn the US.

Congress has limited powers – limited by Article 1, /Section 8 – Congress is using the Commerce Clause. But here Congress attempts to regulate inactivity, not activity. Congress may regulate activities Americans CHOOSE to participate in, but not inactivity.


Pres doesn’t take an oath of office to protect us against GW, or to force us to

But to protect and defend the Constitutional of the US of America. We intend to hold him accountable to that oath of office.

We have drawn a line in the sand – if they proceed, we will take them to court and stop this unprecedented expansion of federal government.

Let’s remember why we are here today – because deep inside us we are believers in the American Dream – it lies in the heart of each of us. We must not forget the future of America is not centered on the actions of government, but on the hopes, dreams and sweat of the American people. All Americans inherit the birthright to chart your own course, pursue your dreams if you are willing to work hard. That is why people world round risk their lives to come to this country to raise their children here. America is synonymous to opportunity, and the promise is open to all. This flows from the genius of the Constitution which maximizes the freedom which are God-given.

We are focused on making sure this is a reality for you and for generations to come.