The Tennessee State Constitution

[gaypunk]

Just thought some of you might find this section of the Tennessee state constitution interesting.

ARTICLE I.
Declaration of Rights.
Section 1. That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are
founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; for the
advancement of those ends they have at all times, an unalienable and indefeasible right
to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper.

Is the state government of Tennessee working for your peace, safety, and happiness? Or is it working for some other group besides the people of the state? According to our state constitution we have the right to alter, reform, or abolish the government as we see fit. I wonder how many of our elected officials have read this?

[Shire]

Oh, interesting! Thank you for posting that.

[FruitJelly]

Gitlow v. New York, 268 U.S. 652 (1925), the Supreme Court has held that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment applies the First Amendment to each state, including any local government.