Retiring Congressman notes principle is “deeply American”

In his weekly update, released today, Congressman  Ron Paul defends those who have signed petitions in all 50 states advocating  secession from the federal government, referring to the principle as “deeply  American”.

Echoing comments he made back in 2009, Paul notes  “This country was born through secession. Some thought it was treasonous to  secede from England, but those “traitors” became our country’s greatest  patriots.”

“…the principles of self-government and  voluntary association are at the core of our founding….There is nothing  treasonous or unpatriotic about wanting a federal government that is more  responsive to the people it represents.” the Congressman adds.

Explaining that the recent election only served to  further entrench the political status quo, Paul urges “…our own federal  government is vastly overstepping its constitutional bounds with no signs of  reform.” He reminds Americans that “the first and third paragraph of the  Declaration of Independence expressly contemplate the dissolution of a political  union when the underlying government becomes tyrannical.”

Though he says he is not holding his breath that  any state will actually secede, the congressman stresses that “If the  possibility of secession is completely off the table there is nothing to stop  the federal government from continuing to encroach on our liberties, and no  recourse for those who are sick and tired of it.”

“If a people cannot secede from an oppressive  government they cannot truly be considered free.” Paul adds.

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