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Statement of Purpose
Because we recognize
man's dependence on God, Missouri First concurs with the
Missouri State Constitution, which says, "We the people
of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the
Universe, and grateful for His goodness, do establish this
constitution. for the better government of the state."
Missouri First recognizes that "Rugged
individualism, buffered by a Godly concern for others",
is the essence of our state's character. Sovereignty is essential
if we are to preserve this character.
Because we recognize
that there exists a multiplicity of values, characters, and
aspirations among these great united states, as well as the rest
of the world, and that not all are congruent with those of
Missourians, Missouri First seeks to assert and defend the
appropriate sovereignty of Missourians. Missouri First
maintains that the people of Missouri retain all rights of
sovereignty, except those they have expressly delegated to the
Federal Government in accordance with the original intent of the
US Constitution of 1787 and the state of Missouri in her
Constitution.
Missouri First affirms that
Missouri is not a universal state and that mankind has no claim to
her; that to be a Missourian is to first love her hills and
mountains, fields and forests, streams and rivers, towns and
cities, to cherish her history and traditions, and to share common
memories with her people. To be a Missourian is to love liberty.
Missouri First asserts that these Missourians are the heirs
of this land, and they will determine for themselves what course
she will take.
Scope of Operation
Because
there are issues on the international, national, state, and local
levels which can impact the sovereignty of Missourians, there are
no particular limits to the scope of operation of Missouri
First as long as the issues being dealt with are in compliance
with the intent and the spirit of this charter.
Missouri
First does not trod the well traveled roads, but rather seeks
out the rugged, long forgotten paths which lead back to the
founding principles of our land. Consequently, Missouri First
prefers to deal with the issues neglected by others, but will work
in the areas where it can make the most difference.
Methods
of Operation
Missouri First will give
priority to educating and mobilizing the public to meet our
objectives. Media advertising, public oratory, informational
seminars, legislative lobbying, and citizen involvement may be
used to teach or to influence public policy. Realizing that our
children represent our future, Missouri First will work
with public, private, and home schools.
Missouri First
will campaign for legislative and ballot issues, as well as
specific candidates who further our stated objectives, but will
not lobby or campaign for a particular political party.
Guiding
Principles
Whereas:
This union of states was
originally founded upon Christian principles...
The role of the Federal
government is limited to those powers specifically delegated to
it by the U.S. Constitution and "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."...
The Federal Government has
entangled the nation in unwholesome international
relationships...
The Federal Government has
usurped the sovereign, constitutional rights of the States and
individual citizens...
In an affront to the liberty of
Missourians, and in contradiction to the original intent of the
Constitution, the Federal Government has directly levied taxes on
citizens...
The State government has
usurped the rights of local entities and individual citizens...
The specific role of state and
local governments is to do those things of common interest which
can not be done or can not be practically done by individuals.
Citizens should be most affected by the governmental body nearest
them, since it is most easily held accountable...
Citizens and businesses are
overtaxed, thus inhibiting the proper exercise of individual
liberty and responsibility...
Our ideals and character are
being diluted and corrupted...
The express God-ordained purpose of government is to be "a
minister of God to you for good" and to act as "an
avenger who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil".
(ROM 13:4) Justice is expected by God...
Therefore Missouri First will:
Teach about the Christian and
Constitutional heritage of this nation and dispel the false
notions about 'separation of church and state' and the authority
of the Federal government over Missouri's handling of religious
matters.
Work against unwholesome
international relationships and promote state, local, and
individual sovereignty so local residents can establish public
policy that promotes local values without interference from
outside influences.
Promote proper application of
the Bill of Rights.
Cultivate a demand for public policy which will promote
Missouri First's Goals.
Membership
Membership is available by
invitation by the Board to Missourians.
Honorary
membership is available to non-Missourians by invitation of the
Board.
Special Advisor to the Board affiliation is
available to Missourians and non-Missourians by invitation of the
Board.
Special Spokesman for the Board status is available
by invitation of the Board.
Organization
Missouri First will be governed
by the Board of Directors within the constraints of this charter.
Normal operational decisions
will be decided upon by a simple majority vote, but a conviction
objection by one or more board members will nullify the decision.
Changes to the charter will be
only upon unanimous consent of the Board.
Removal of any Board member may
be accomplished by unanimous consent of the remaining Board
members.
Addition of new Board members
may be accomplished by unanimous consent of the existing Board
members up to a maximum of seven members..
Removal of any member may be accomplished by unanimous
consent of the Board.
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