Vote YES on Prop C!

The best argument I have heard against Prop. C is that the measure would promise court costs stemming a lawsuit between the federal government and the State of Missouri. The second best argument that I’ve heard is that the measure will do nothing. Naturally, the third argument against Prop. C is that people are dying. These arguments are ridiculous separately, and insane when combined into a single response. Progressives, liberals and nay-sayers need to make up their mind.

The measure, supported by Missourians across the state who are concerned about Obamacare, will ask if the Missouri Statutes shall “be amended to: Deny the government authority to penalize citizens for refusing to purchase private health insurance or infringe upon the right to offer or accept direct payment for lawful healthcare services? Modify laws regarding the liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies?”

Why yes, they should be. Votes from my fellow concerned Missourians’ and I will reflect our desire for liberty. Regardless of whether the stance will have any legal repercussions for Missourians or not, it is reassuring to know that Missouri is looking out for its citizens. The stance stands up for us as Missourians and will protect us when it is needed.

If the federal government sues the State, the measure alone has done something. The court costs inflicted upon tax payers by another frivolous law suit will be nothing close to what Obamacare will cost Missouri and its citizens.

As I have traveled around the state as a College Republican supporting various campaigns by volunteering, there has been a consistent and obvious concern about the economy. Missourians are not stupid. They know Obamacare will cost Missourians millions, if not billions, and the measure does nothing for the “economy-boosting” spending sermon that Democrats are maliciously preaching.

Of course, let us not forget that this proposition is not a Republican or Democratic initiative. It is a Missouri-focused initiative seeking to protect us from an out of control government. However, if one so wants one of the Obamacare plans, it is important to note that the initiative will not prevent us from opting-into a federally mandated and controlled option.

From what I know as the first time in our nation’s history, the federal government is forcing us to buy something. States force us all to buy car insurance. However, no one is forcing us to buy or drive a car. Because we live and breathe, liberals in Washington have once again decided that they know what is best for us and forced us to oblige with their plan. This is wrong. This is outside the role of the federal government, and thus, unconstitutional.

As a young person, I can confess that I was momentarily attracted to Obamacare. I don’t have insurance, but a student health plan. What would I do if I were to have an expensive condition? What would I do if I was in an accident? The questions filled my mind until I woke up and realized that Obamacare wouldn’t help me at all. Not now - not in four years.

Obamacare will do the opposite of help Americans - it will increase our taxes and decrease our liberty. Roy Blunt has said many times on the campaign trail that even if Obamacare is the best idea in the world that we simply cannot afford it. Even after taxing us for 4 years, we will still not be able to afford it.

As I live and breathe, I want to live free to do as I wish without the unbearable debt and regulation that this legislation will lie upon us all. Of course, let us not forget that people will die whether or not the federal government crams health care down their throat.

In classes, I generally fight fluffy and warm ideas of the progressive professors and liberal students by relying on the argument that America is so great because it allows us to pursue our own happiness without government intervention. The darker side of this is that it allows us the right to fail. The right to fail is the ultimate respect any country can allow its citizens. Obamacare directly infringes upon this and reminds us all daily how little this administration respects its citizens and trusts them to make responsible decisions.

In the event that Obamacare somehow survives and America reaches a point in which the federal government fines or arrests those of us that refuse to purchase a government-approved health insurance plan, specifically Obamacare, I rest assured knowing that Missouri will fight for me and my right to pursue insurance if I want it and my right to fail within my own choices.

A vote yes will allow those that want their federally regulated and crafted plans to have them. However, if we want to stand up to the federal government’s overreaching actions and our right to pursue insurance if we want it, we must vote yes. A vote no is a vote for tyranny.

Rachael Herndon is the chair of the College Republicans at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she is a senior. The UMKC chapter of College Republicans has over 100 members and supports the Republican Party in as many ways as they can, including volunteering for various campaigns.

RH

Featured in The Fuse - Joplin, on August 1, 2010. http://politicmo.com/2010/08/01/opinion-rachael-herndon-why-im-voting-yes-on-prop-c/

Immigration Law Enforcement Rally with Kris Kobach and Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Tonight, UMKC and S&T College Republicans attend the Rally at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park. As a UMKC student and Republican, I support Kris Kobach and his measures he has provided to Arizona. The issue of immigration does indeed boil down to love and hate, but not in the way the liberal protesters would have you to believe.

Forty minutes into the rally, Prof. Kobach was interrupted in speech by Overland Park Chief of Police, who said,

I’m terribly sorry to interrupt. There is no need to be terribly concerned. But, we have a package and it’s very suspicious. It’s outside. That package was first examined by our bomb sniffing dog and then x-rayed. We have reason to believe that we need to take it seriously. It’s ok. I suggest that you evacuate orderly out front…(Uproar.)…Listen to me, please. I’m not ordering you. (Applause.) This is a very serious situation. (Uproar.) We can’t take the package anywhere…it is on the northside… Now, having said that, it’s your discretion or not on whether or not to stay. (Uproar.) Not wanting to offend you, it is my job and my responsibility to make you aware of…things. (Applause.)”

After encouraging anyone worried to leave with blessings, Prof. Kobach said, "Let the record reflect who acted out in violence." And hatred. Someone planted a dummy bomb that disrupted 4500 from a peaceful and patriotic rally.

Please enjoy our photos from the evening.

RH

Fourth of July thoughts

Supporters and followers,

As we have celebrated this 4th of July, America's own birthday, under fireworks and over good food, let us not forget what those loud cracks and bright lights represent. They represent every gunshot fired for freedom, every American soul sacrificed, and every principle that makes this the greatest nation in the world, bar-none.

My question to you is: what principles do you believe make this the greatest nation in the world? My response is quite simple; we are the greatest because we are a republic. We are a republic of laws and principles that reward merit and hard-work. We are capitalists and innovators and perhaps most importantly we are advocates of freedom and democracy. Like most of you, I feel all of this greatness slipping away.

After the Constitutional Convention, a woman asked Benjamin Franklin what kind of government they had created. Franklin responded in a way that truly exhibits the nature of how harmful radical action can be. He answered her question saying, "A Republic, madam. If you can keep it."

We must realize that we are on the verge of losing our Republic. We have given up control to radical liberals and progressives that now threaten the very existence of what we have known to be so great. This is truly a pivotal moment in history, that will define the future of freedom in America. Rest assured, there are many good people fighting day and night to secure what the Founding Fathers set up, including your very own UMKC College Republicans.

As we celebrated our independence from big, oppressive government this month of July, please remember that 234 years ago, the right combination of individual rights and a system of government, designed to be checked and balanced, was created by the bravest men in the history of mankind. As you compare the character of our Founders with the character of the majority of the men and women leading our country today, I hope you are spurred into taking action against the radical changes that are being shoved down our throats. Government is only as good as the people holding office. It is our duty as citizens and patriots to elect and support those who reflect the American attitude expressed on July 4th, 1776.

Respectfully,

Austin J. Hunt

Vice-Chairman, UMKC College Republicans

Illegal Immigration via UMKC

Tonight, there will be a Immigration Law Enforcement Rally with Kris Kobach and Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Hundreds of concerned Americans will gather at the Ritz Charles to hear the SB1070 Mastermind/KS Secretary of State candidate and Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio discuss illegal immigration. UMKC students will join the concerned Americans in the rally, in more ways than one. We CRs will be on the inside. Other Roos will be outside, proclaiming their Love Conquers Hate message.

(Seeing as it is a public event, I reserve the right to protect their right to be publicly stupid. Any screenshots from the event will not be edited. Click to see event.)

These people proclaim that they will conquer our "hate" of illegal immigrants by their presence. They said, "We must stand up to demonstrate that we will not stand by as hate pervades our community. We, as a community, are wiser, more tolerant, and kindhearted."

There is a different kind of hate, however. A hate of the law. The law that protects us all as free individuals. It's time for show and tell. (All figures are approximate.)

As of right now, there are...

22,889,911 Illegal Aliens

583,732 Non Mexican Illegal Aliens

$287 billion has been wired to Latin America since 2001

(That's 10 million new cars or an iPad for every US citizen...)

5 million illegal alien children in public schools

(That's the population of Missouri.)

$171 million spent on illegal student in K-12 since 1996

(That's 10 million people attending UMKC for 4 years.)

746,912 illegal alien fugitives

426, 296 illegal aliens incarcerated

$26 billion spent on incarcerations…since 2008

(That's 21 million Macbooks...one for every person in New York state!)

11 million skilled jobs provided to illegal aliens

(That's the population of Delhi, India)

Our government is wasting our money by not enforcing the law. Most of our ancestors survived immigrating here legally. Maybe this breakdown can open some liberal zombie’s eyes…because their love is not helping our country out of debt. At some point, we hope these young students will realize the costs of their love for lawbreakers and instead love their country.

I wonder who is actually full of hate.

If you agree with us and support law enforcement in the name of America, please support UMKC College Republicans. Not all college students are misguided and brainwashed. Those who stand fast in their patriotism and realism need you support. The chapter is strong, but wants to be stronger. We cannot rely on our liberal university for financial and moral support. Email umkccr@gmail.com to learn how to support us.

Protest tomorrow!