From : "ricky@atmmusicstudio.com" To : rep.jim.coley@capitol.tn.gov; rep.vance.dennis@capitol.tn.gov; rep.eddie.bass@capitol.tn.gov; rep.karen.camper@capitol.tn.gov; rep.jon.lundberg@capitol.tn.gov; rep.judd.matheny@capitol.tn.gov; rep.barrett.rich@capitol.tn.gov; rep.janis.sontany@capitol.tn.gov; rep.eric.watson@capitol.tn.gov Sent : 02-06-2012 09:24 PM Humble Greetings, Honored Representatives of Tennessee! Since I want to believe you are out there as champions of our Constitution, reading, researching, and staying at ready to face our challenges as a State head on, I must see that I do so as well. Else, how can I expect you to represent me, or know when you are? So, in gratitude for your daily service to our public, here is my tribute: evidence that I, a citizen, have alerted and educated myself to our current issues and further how I understand you will represent the people in your trust based on our mutual goal of preserving and defending our Constitution. So, here goes: First, I read, http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2619 - which summarized: "Criminal Procedure - As introduced, provides that a federal employee who is not designated as a Tennessee peace officer may not make an arrest or conduct a search and seizure in this state without the written permission of the sheriff of the county in which the arrest, search and seizure will take place except under certain circumstances." Excellent! This protects the State and the people against the federal government overstepping its jurisdiction. This is going to be a yes, I'm sure of it! Let's fully read the article to be certain there's nothing fishy, http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/107/Bill/HB2619.pdf - HA, I'm shamed to admit that by page 2 I've already lost focus! And to think, you guys have to do this with exponentially longer articles multiple times EVERY day - you're amazing! Well, focused, I see page 1 is just a repeat of the above summary, followed by a laundry list of "unless" statements. Basically, the permit is forgiven in instances where the arrest is immediately necessary (like a suicide bomber in the moment,) or, if the arrest occurs within their zoned territories. How courteous! By page 3 it states how the notice must be served (name, reason, etc.) and that they must prove they are legitimately empowered to do so. Then it guarantees the State has the right to question federal authority. This is important. Not only must federal agents comply with our State process of law, but they must also respect our right to deny them. We continually reiterate "reasonably" in both the previous federal "unless" statements and the states rights declarations. It seems we are a very polite, though assertive, state. By page 4 it gets really interesting! It basically says if the federal agency attempts to pursue its endeavor without respecting these premises, then the state agency has the right to prosecute the federal agency with felony of kidnapping of a state citizen. WOW! That's like something out of the American Revolution! Way to go standing up for our citizens like that! I greatly respect my representatives for drafting such a bill and fighting for us with such united fortitude! What incredible individuals you are! I have to take a break and see what other people are thinking about this --- http://tennessee.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2012/02/ndaa-nullification-tennessee-bills-propose-kidnapping-charges-for-federal-agents/ Turns out we're not alone: Washington and Virginia are already processing similar pursuits and Rhode Island, Utah, Maine, New Jersey, Oklahoma along with other states will be introducing similar legislation soon. Looks like the federal government is claiming it has the authority to do whatever it wants and the state governments are calling check. It must be really exhilirating to be YOU right now, standing against Goliath, on the high ground of the Constitution to back you! Ok, just two more pages to go! By page 5 we're saying, "and you're going to have to forgive us and not charge us with criminal offense for arresting you as kidnappers if you arrest our citizens without respecting our due process." Page 6 we're restating that this is based on upholding the 10th amendment of the Constitution, which states - (lets look to be sure:) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Right! Now the bill makes sense. The recent NDAA gives the federal government the right to arrest and detain any state citizen at will without proper process, and this bill is refuting its authority to do so! That's awesome! We've worked really hard as a culture to come up with our system of due process, and as messy as it is or isn't, we still respect one another enough to agree to have one. The NDAA definitely violates this, and this bill is standing up for the rights of the State. I get it. Yes, I definitely pass this through, the sooner the better! I, for one, definitely do not want to be kidnapped on a whim! Well noble fellows, that was a GREAT education! Thank you for inspiring me enough to do that! I would have never read about this or been aware of it otherwise. Citizens invest and entrust within you their very lives and liberty with the right to represent how he or she would vote in cases like this! What great responsibility you are endowed with. And then, as if such strength is not enough, you are further called upon to be fully present of mind, alert and well-read, ready to represent the great body of our people's will at the critical moment! You are heroes for taking on such a challenge, I aim to be as worthy of your leadership! Be Blessed, Itoo 5300 Main Street Spring Hill Williamson County