Michigan has a very important election coming up next year. Up for grabs will be the entire leadership of Michigan's government - state-wide seats, legislative seats, judicial positions,
and many local seats. The real reason 2010 will be pivotal is because this will be a Census year. The state legislature will control the district lines. The party in power will also control taxes, spending priorities, and other key topics. But I think the people of Michigan should demand a new constitutional convention in 2010. With the Tea Party movement in full swing, we can do this.
If you've never actually read the Michigan State Constitution, I suggest you do so. It really is an interesting read. It has literally hundreds of sections dictating how our state government must operate, ranging from tax policies to spending and bureaucratic priorities. It gives a lot of power to the government. I think the time is right for this. According to Article XII, Section 3 of the State Constitution, the people of Michigan may demand a general revision of the constitution starting in 1978 and every 16th year afterward. In 1978 and in 1994, Michiganders rejected the notion of a constitutional convention. In 2010, the people may once again demand for a new constitution, one that does a better job in extending the rights of the people and limiting the size, scope, and power of the state government. With the economy in the tank as it is, we can and must do this.
On a lighter note, I want to wish a very happy birthday to Jack LaLanne, fitness guru to himself.
(That's a joke!) He turned 95 on September 26th. Unfortunately for Jack, he has now reached
middle age, so it's all downhill from now on. I'm going to be 41 this Friday. And when I pass away
from this earth many years from now, I hope Jack will perform my eulogy.
G.J. LaRouche, 28 September 2009
Sourse: Michigan Manual, 2007-2008
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