The Utah Senate asked Congress to repeal the 17th Amendment, which was ratified under the Progressive’s of 1913. Utah has boldly challenged a system that was never the intent of the Founding Fathers and suggests that the 17th Amendment has resulted in Senators being bound to special interest groups, that donate enormous sums of money for the Senator’s re-election, and not representing the needs of the people of Utah.
The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Al Jackson of Utah, believes that Senators need to “come home every weekend and take direction from their state legislative (sic) body and from the House and the Governor on how they should vote in the upcoming week.”
Passing with 20-6 SJR2 was sent to the House. It demands that Congress repeal the 17th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Read a history of the 17th Amendment and why Utah has made such a bold call to action on the following page.
The people have Congress. The Senate belongs to the states.
This idiot just wants we the people to pay for his trips home then where ever else he says he needs to go. One more bait and switch on our dollar
UTAH IS A BACKWARD STATE!!!
I don’t know what 17th amendment is buy am sure writers and passers of constitution know more than this person and are more patriotic and reverent. Don’t forget to vote him out.
Negative. The House of Representatives reflect the will of the people within Congress. They represent the people’s will. The Senate was meant to represent the interests of the States themselves. The 17th Amendment changed that making Senators overpowered Representatives.
Different states used different methods to represent the states. Most elected them via the state’s Congress, though some were appointed by the governor, and I think some by general election. Thing is, it was up to the state how they would be represented.
Jeannie Phillips This article should take a lot of doubt out of those who support this despicable muslim person…
I think that President Obama’s track record in the past seven years is incomprehensible. He hates America and everything American…including our flag, our constitution, our Bible, Christians, our Military and VET’s….he is the most corrupt President we ever had, comes with no birthcitificate and a SS card that belongs to a dead man…he loves our enemys and hates our allies…..what’s so hard to believe that this Muslim detator won’t call Martial Law, cancil the 2016 election and continue with his plans on turning our country into a Muslim nation…
When you read this you will understand why Obama refuses to say the words “radical Islam.” Did you know that We Now Have a Muslim Government? … John Brennan, current head of the CIA converted to Islam while stationed in Saudi Arabia. Obama’s top advisor, Valerie Jarrett,~~is a Muslim who was born in Iran where her parents still live. Hillary Clinton’s top advisor, Huma Abedin,~~is a Muslim, whose mother and brother are involved in the now outlawed Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Assistant Secretary for Policy Development for Homeland Security, Arif Aikhan,~~is a Muslim. Homeland Security Advisor, Mohammed Elibiary,~~ is a Muslim. Obama advisor and founder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, Salam al-Marayati,~~ is a Muslim. Obama’s Sharia Czar, Imam Mohamed Magid, of the Islamic Society of North America~~ is a Muslim. Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighbor-hood Partnerships, Eboo Patel,~~is a Muslim. And last but not least, our closet Muslim himself,~~ Barack Hussein Obama. It’s questionable if Obama ever officially took the oath of office when he was sworn in. He didn’t repeat the oath properly to defend our nation and our Constitution. Later the Democrats claimed he was given the oath again….in private? CIA director John Brennan took his oath on a copy of the Constitution,~~not a Bible. Congressman, Keith Ellison took his oath on a copy ~~of the Qur’an. Congresswoman Michele Bachman was vilified and almost tarred and feathered by Democrats when she voiced her concern about Muslims taking over our government. Considering all these appointments, it would explain why Obama and his minions are systematically destroying our nation, supporting radical Muslim groups worldwide, opening our southern border, and turning a blind eye to the genocide being perpetrated on Christians all over Africa and the Middle East. The more damage Obama does, the more arrogant he’s become! Our nation and our government has been infiltrated by people who want to destroy us. It WILL only get worse. Plus John Kerry’s son in law is an Iranian muslim.
Randy Keister THIS IS THEIR CULTURE. THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE.
Muslims who are following Mu-ham-mad are terrorists??????????????????
How one can become a true Muslim? – 20 Commandments of Muhammad the founder of Islam in Quran:
1. Rape, Marry, and Divorce Pre-pubescent Girls. Quran 65:4
2. have Sex Slaves and Work Slaves. Quran 4:3, 4:24, 5:89, 33:50, 58:3, 70:30
3. Beat Sex Slaves, Work Slaves, and Wives. Quran 4:34
4. have 4 Muslim male witnesses to prove rape. Quran 24:13
5. Kill those who insult Islam or Mohammed. Quran 33:57
6. Crucify and Amputate non-Muslims. Quran 8:12, 47:4
7. Kill non-Muslims to guarantee receiving 72 virgins in heaven. Quran 9:111
8. Kill anyone who leaves Islam. Quran 2:217, 4:89
9. Behead non-Muslims. Quran 8:12, 47:4
10. Kill AND be Killed for Islamic Allah. Quran 9:5
11. Terrorize non-Muslims. Quran 8:12, 8:60
12. Steal and Rob from non-Muslims. Quran Chapter 8 (Booty/Spoils of War)
13. Lie to Strengthen Islam. Quran 3:28, 16:106
14. Fight non-Muslim even if you don’t want to. Quran 2:216
15. Not take non-Muslims as friends. Quran 5:51
16. Call non-Muslims Pigs and Apes. Quran 5:60, 7:166, 16:106
17. Treat non-Muslims as the vilest creatures deserving no mercy. Quran 98:6
18. Treat non-Muslims as sworn enemies. Quran 4:101
19. Kill non-Muslims for not converting to Islam. Quran 9:29
20. Extort non-Muslims to keep Islam strong. Quran 9:29.
For what it is worth, I was contacted by one person who actually purchased a quran. these and the 89 other quotes / commands I have posted are totally 100% accurate.
THIS IS WHAT THEY DO : THIS IS THEIR CULTURE
Murder, robbery kidnapping, RAPE, SLAVERY, pedophilia BOTH little girls and little boys, theft of property, TERRORISM, GENOCIDE, BURNING CHRISTIANS ALIVE, Mass drownings,$#%&!@* female genital mutilation, physical assault on the streets, religious persecution, wife beating and$#%&!@*are just some of the satanic parts of sharia. (islimeic law) It is mandated in the Quran and re stated / enforced by todays muslime clerics. If you or anyone else don’t like it, well then you and anybody else must be beheaded. Look it up. Research what their fearless leaders proclaim. The Islamic State has stated its objective is to establish a global Islamic Caliphate and eradicate all other religions, particularly Christianity, the religion of the “crusaders.” It has engaged in genocidal activities throughout Iraq and Syria against Christians, Yezidis, and other ethnic and religious minorities. This is the new ISLIMEIC cultural diversity.
THIS IS THEIR CULTURE. DON’T YOU LIKE THEIR CULTURE ?
THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE. THIS IS WHAT THEY COME HERE FOR.
IT IS NOT ISLIMEOPHOBIA WHEN THEY ARE TRYING TO MURDER YOU.
OUR FEARLESS LEADERS WILL BRING THIS C**P TO AMERICA TO KILL AMERICANS.
THIS A QUOTE FROM A mu SLIME ARTICLE I READ .
To quote Hassan Hakani “I will always speak the real truth of Islam, become a muslim or die it’s as simple as that. We will try to kill you all you will try to stop us and there will be one winner left standing. There is no such thing as moderate Muslims there are only f**e ones with no balls. The real Muslims convert or kill. We will have our own caliphate soon enough and when we are done with the Middle East we will march on Europe. Do you know how many fighters we sent into Europe with the “refuges” it has Allready begun so prepare yourself for war.”
What do you think of this interview? Does this speak volumes about the religion Obama is deeming a ‘religion of peace?’
RADICALS ARE TERRORISTS, MODERATES SUPPORT THE TERRORIST INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE RADICALS AND THEIR MOSQUES ARE WEAPONS DEPOTS.
DHS PROTECTS OBAMAS TERRORIST CHILDREN, YOU VOTED FOR HIM, YOU VOTED TO BE A VICTIM OF TERRORISTS.
IT IS NOT ISLIMEOPHOBIA WHEN THEY ARE TRYING TO MURDER YOU.
go fk your self.https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=LHihcjiwYZE&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D0m8efcUhvDA%26feature%3Dshare
This cannot be true.
B4 the 17th admendment senators were basically state ambassadors to the federal government.
They represented the state they came from and was recalled anytime for any reason.
Why?