Kansas senators want federal government to 'cease and desist'

[proud2BlibKansan]

The Wichita Eagle
Saying the federal government has taken too much control over Kansas affairs, some key state senators and a minor political party are supporting a resolution to affirm the state's sovereignty.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 1609 by Sen. Mary Pilcher Cook, R-Shawnee, calls on the federal government to "cease and desist" from withholding federal funds or otherwise penalizing states that don't comply with federal mandates.

The resolution cites the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which reserves to the states powers that aren't specifically granted to the federal government.

Pilcher Cook said she was not yet ready to discuss the resolution with the media.

But the Kansas Libertarian Party issued a statement of support for the resolution on Sunday.

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[gratuitous]

1. They're kicking military recruiters out of the public high schools?

Yeah, right. :eyes: What was I thinking?

[Ian David]

5. I had the same question as soon as I saw that, too. Will they lower the drinking age as well? n/t

[phantom power]

LOL...

Hey Kansas, show me the part in the Constitution where you have the "right" to take federal money without following federal rules for getting it.

:rofl:

[RC]

2. Where have these people been the last 8 years?

Or are they just now noticing?

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. Senator Pilcher Cook has probably been in church

She is a fundie frootloop.

[tridim]

4. What's the matter with Kansas?

I give you Sen. Mary Pilcher Cook (R-Shawnee)

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. Unfortunately she is not alone

We have several winners just like her in Topeka.