Oklahoma Republicans Support Volunteer State Militia

via MichaelMoore.com:



April 14th, 2010 2:14 AM
Okla. tea parties and lawmakers envision militia

By Sean Murphy and Tim Talley / Associated Press


OKLAHOMA CITY — Frustrated by recent political setbacks, tea party leaders and some conservative members of the Oklahoma Legislature say they would like to create a new volunteer militia to help defend against what they believe are improper federal infringements on state sovereignty.

Tea party movement leaders say they've discussed the idea with several supportive lawmakers and hope to get legislation next year to recognize a new volunteer force. They say the unit would not resemble militia groups that have been raided for allegedly plotting attacks on law enforcement officers.

"Is it scary? It sure is," said tea party leader Al Gerhart of Oklahoma City, who heads an umbrella group of tea party factions called the Oklahoma Constitutional Alliance. "But when do the states stop rolling over for the federal government?"

Thus far, the discussions have been exploratory. Even the proponents say they don't know how an armed force would be organized nor how a state-based militia could block federal mandates. Critics also asserted that the force could inflame extremism, and that the National Guard already provides for the state's military needs.

"Have they heard of the Oklahoma City bombing?" said Joseph Thai, a constitutional law professor at the University of Oklahoma. The state observes the 15th anniversary of the anti-government attack on Monday. Such actions could "throw fuel in the fire of radicals," he said. .........(more)

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He edxplained that the Constitution & several statutes put The PRESIDENT in charge of any State Malitias, and if they actually do form one and attempt to use it against the Feds in any way, THAT'S TREASON! Talking about it & thinking about it is fine, but when they actually take action, well....prepare for prison!