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Act Now to Stop Oklahoma NAFTA Superhighway!
Despite massive public opposition, on Tuesday, April 29th, the Oklahoma state legislature approved a bill to allow creation of “Smart Ports” and continuation of the NAFTA Superhighway system in Oklahoma. The bill is on Governor Brad Henry’s desk. This bill, according to Oklahoma Senator Randy Brogdon, infringes on the State’s rights. The road will be regulated under international law, and the bill waives the State’s 11th Amendment protection from being sued in federal court. This bill must be stopped immediately.
Oklahomans for Sovereignty and Free Enterprise (www.ok-safe.com/), or OK-SAFE, is a group of concerned citizens, formed specifically to fight extension of the NAFTA super-highway from Texas through Oklahoma to Kansas. They also fight other efforts to establish the North American Union. Their educational efforts have been so successful, both with state legislators and members of the general public that a similar bill was defeated last year. Also, an anti-Real ID bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate last year. And the Senate passed a resolution acknowledging that construction of NAFTA corridors is part of attempts to create a North American Union, and urging Congress “to withdraw…from the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America and any other activity which seeks to create a North American Union.”
Opposition to the NAFTA super-corridor has been so strong in Oklahoma, in fact, that Tiffany Melvin and Frank Conde, the executive director and communications/special projects director, respectively, of North America’s SuperCorridor Coalition (NASCO) personally met with the Senate Transportation committee last year. Melkin said their visit was an effort "to eliminate public confusion about NASCO and the SuperCorridor.” Yet during their address to legislators, audio access to the meeting was somehow turned off, and citizen participants were not allowed their promised time to rebut or question NASCO’s presentation.
There is significant support for NAFTA superhighways in Oklahoma’s public sector. Oklahoma Senator Debbe Leftwich serves as NASCO’s Secretary, and Dawn Sullivan, a planning and research division engineer for Oklahoma’s Department of Transportation (ODOT), is a member of NASCO. ODOT’s annual NASCO dues are $25,000 taxpayer dollars. Another major supporter has been Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.
Mayor Cornett signed the “Kansas City Declaration” in 2004 at the North American Trade Corridor Partnership (NAITCP) in Kansas City. The “Kansas City Declaration” is defined in the “Summit Report from the 2004 NAITCP” meeting as being “The Declaration of North American Integration.” Also among the 90 signers was Kay Barnes, former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
This document recorded participants’ “shared vision of future cooperation for communities along the NAFTA Trade Corridor in Canada, the United States and Mexico (concluding the) economic vitality and social integration of our communities demand open, dynamic and secure borders.” Mayor Cornett also called for the economic integration of North America in a video interview at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in June of 2004.
In a June 25, 2007, interview with Dr. Jerome Corsi, Mayor Cornett repudiated his signing “The Declaration of North American Integration,” saying “It was a pretty stupid thing to get involved with.” He further stated, “"I am opposed to the extension of the Trans-Texas Corridor into Oklahoma if the whole point (emphasis mine) is to make it cheaper to transport containers from China coming through Mexican ports."
Adam Rott, founder of Oklahoma Corridor Watch (http://www.oklahomacorridor watch.com) expressed guarded optimism at Cornett’s repudiation, wondering, “to what extent Cornett's decision was just politically expedient. Back (in 2004) Mayor Cornett didn't answer my phone calls," Rott said, "but I would like to see what actual steps Cornett is going to take to solidify his repudiation of this declaration."
Rott’s caution seems justified. The NAFTA Superhighway is designed to come right through the middle of Oklahoma City, and Mayor Cornett’s very clear support of integration was taken in the shadows of a private meeting, without the knowledge and support of his constituents.
Michael Shaw, President of Freedom Advocates (www.freedomadvocates.org), very clearly outlined the dangers inherent in these NAFTA superhighways at last year’s Freedom 21 conference when he said, “The Trans Texas Corridor is the literal pathway to the economic equalization of nations. The consequence of creating this (public private partnership) includes an economic, and perhaps a military, Trojan Horse that will be given open landing in America and a colossal road to infuse political/economic Sustainable globalism throughout America. In order to meet the global economic equalization objectives (Sustainable Development) requires global management of trade. Managed trade necessarily means bringing down American production and ultimately middle class standards of living. American economic submission and political regionalization is designed to lead to a borderless world – The Trans-Texas Corridor is designed as a step toward world governance.”
On a positive note, the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) website (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/PPP/legislation.htm) does not yet indicate Oklahoma is among the 21 states that have passed public-private partnership enabling legislation, which the FHWA considers essential to allow private investment consortia to lease existing toll roads or build new toll roads in a state.
It is quite obvious the extent toward which more and more of our government officials have been working overtime, in secret, to establish the North American Union. They are working feverishly to achieve their treacherous objectives in relative secrecy, and without the advice and consent of the citizens they were elected to serve.
Oklahomans are battling what could well be the next Oklahoma land rush--only this time the state will be taking the land back from the people.
ACTION TO TAKE
FLOOD THE FOLLOWING OFFICES WITH CALLS!
Call Governor Henry at (405) 521-2342. Tell him to veto the Smart Port and NAFTA Superhighway bill.
Call Mayor Mick Cornett at (405) 297-2424, or email him at mayor@okc.gov.
Tell him to immediately issue a written statement repudiating any involvement with any North American integration activities, and acknowledging such integration represents a significant threat to Oklahoma’s, and the nation’s sovereignty.
Call Senator Leftwich at (405) 521-5557. Tell her you want her to resign her NASCO membership.
Call ODOT’s Planning and Research Office at (405) 521-2704. Tell them you want ODOT to cease any and all planning or activities associated with establishing a Smart Port in Oklahoma City, or utilization of any Oklahoma state highway as a NAFTA Superhighway.
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You’re invited to dinner with Ron Paul and Jerome Corsi!
Join us at the 9th Annual Freedom21 National Conference held this year July 24 to 26 in Dallas, Texas. Attend our Friday evening banquet and you will enjoy dinner with Ron Paul and Jerome Corsi. The Freedom 21 conference is APC’s most important project each year, and is a “must do” for anyone yearning to learn the latest on the erosion of our freedoms and liberties, and what we can and must do to stop it.
This year we’ll Connect the Dots to Sustainable Development on issues such as Gun Control, the New World Religion, the Trans-Texas Corridor, and Global Surveillance. Attendees will delve into the roots of Agenda 21, Sustainable Education, the Battleground in the States against Real ID and formation of the North American Union, and much, much more.
Our always excellent speakers this year include Presidential Candidate Ron Paul, Dr. Jerome Corsi, Phyllis Schlafly, Larry Pratt, Dr. Michael Coffman, William Jasper, Allen Quist, and many, many more. This conference is jam-packed with great speakers and uncommonly excellent information and resources.
Make your plans now to attend the conference of the year that educates, inspires, and renews your spirit. You’ll meet new friends and renew old acquaintances, and you’ll have a lot of fun.
In response to several requests, we’ve extended the Early Booking Discount to May 15. If you haven’t yet registered, do it now and save money!
Go to www.freedom21.org for all the details. Freedom 21 is the gathering place for the freedom movement. Make your reservations at http://www.prestoregister.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=freedom21org&fm=1, and please book your conference travel with Freedom21 Travel Services. If you don’t want to use a credit card online, you may register by calling during business hours, 9-5 CT, Monday-Friday, at (731) 986-0099. If you need help financing the conference, the Freedom21 Federal Credit Union can help http://www.freedom21fcu.org/.
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Tell Senators Real ID is a Real Nightmare and Must be Repealed!
Democratic and Republic Senators alike criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over DHS’ forthcoming Real ID requirements at an April 29 Senate Subcommittee hearing. Chairman Akaka acknowledged in his opening statement that “Real ID (poses) significant threats to American’s privacy and civil liberties.” Continuing, the Chairman said, “Real ID also (poses) significant challenges to the economy and travel industry…moreover, states are struggling to figure out how they are to pay for what is essentially an unfunded mandate.” Senators and invited witnesses alike spoke to the ongoing and significant failures of the program, including invasion of privacy, monstrous cost, States’ rebellion, and technological failures. Rather than spend any more time, effort, and money on this abomination, it’s time to just repeal the Real ID Act!
DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on April 2 that it would be impossible for third parties to “skim” personal information from Real ID cards, and therefore personal privacy risks from the “machine-readable zone” was nonexistent. Secretary Chertoff further called fears Real ID could be used to track people a “blatant falsehood”.
Sophia Cope, Staff Attorney for the Center for Democracy & Technology, said Chertoff had “the facts completely wrong,” rebutting Secretary Chertoff’s remarks to Chairman Leahy in a blunt letter strongly urging the Committee to ask Secretary Chertoff to correct his testimony for the record.
Under authority of the Real ID Act of 2005, beginning May 11, 2008, federal agencies will no longer accept driver’s licenses or ID cards issues by states that have not complied with the substantial changes required by the Act. Compliance requires an embedded RFID chip or 2D barcode (machine-readable zone) that can be scanned to provide instantaneous information to authorities. Readers for either technology are readily available to anyone, likely resulting in widespread, institutionalized spying on Americans in the very near future.
Failure to accept a Real ID compliant driver’s license from your state will suspend not only your driving privilege, but your ability to fly, collect Social Security checks, open a bank account, or even enter a federal building, such as your Congressmen’s’ offices to complain. The Real ID card, then, will become tantamount to a license to leave your home. And once outside your home, your identity and critical personal information will be available for the taking by anyone, anytime, anywhere, whether you’re aware of it or not.
Already, your grocery market may utilize “membership” cards purported to reward your loyalty to a particular chain, while actually recording the dates, items and amounts you buy. Most, if not all, cell phones track your whereabouts and record calls made and received. Online retailers maintain “profiles” of you and records of your purchases. Airline “frequent flyer” programs log your travel history. Once all this information, and much, much more is combined into one large, federal database, you will have no privacy, no liberty, and no freedom. Your life will be controlled by a federal government determined not only to monitor every move you make, but approve or deny your access to your everyday activities.
Twenty-two states have outright refused, or have to-date refused, compliance with the Real ID Act. And the vast majority of Americans still oppose a national ID. They understand the Real ID Act does nothing to stop illegal immigration. Source identification documents are easily forged or obtained from corrupt officials, and our borders are virtually wide-open.
And Real ID will not stop terrorists. ID documents do not reveal criminal intent, and as yet do not even record criminal history; authorities will not recognize any terrorist not previously known to be a threat, such as a suicide-bomber. Terrorists will not care if they cannot access the benefits of our society, and they will not be deterred knowing they will be held accountable if they survive their actions. Their ID, if it remains intact, will only offer authorities an identity, and likely not a genuine one.
Samuel Adams spoke the following words in a speech before the Philadelphia State House, August 1, 1776:
“If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen."
ACTION TO TAKE
Contact both your Senators.
You may phone the U.S. Senate switchboard at (202) 224-2131. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.
· Tell them you want the Real ID Act REPEALED NOW, fully and completely, not in a shuffle-sham bill such as S. 717.
Contact the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
You may contact the Majority (Democrats) Committee office by phone at (202) 224-5538; their fax is unlisted.
You may contact the Minority (Republicans) Committee office by phone at (202) 224-3682, or by fax at (202) 224-7042.
· Tell them you want the Real ID Act REPEALED NOW, fully and completely, not in a shuffle-sham bill such as S. 717.
You may also contact the Committee members individually below.
MAJORITY Member Name
DC Phone
DC FAX
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) [Chairman]
202-224-6361
202-224-2126
Carl Levin (D-MI)
202-224-6221
202-224-1388
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE)
202-224-2441
202-228-2190
Mark Pryor (D-AR)
202-224-2353
202-228-0908
Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
202-224-5824
202-224-9735
MINORITY Member Name
DC Phone
DC FAX
George Voinovich (R-OH) [Ranking Member]
202-224-3353
202-228-1382
Ted Stevens (R-AK)
202-224-3004
202-224-2354
Tom Coburn (R-OK)
202-224-5754
202-224-6008
John W. Warner (R-VA)
202-224-2023
202-224-6295
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