From page 12, June 2000 issue of Media Bypass: http://www.4bypass.com/story_jt_6-00_.html Restore the Republic By Krim and Jim Allegiance is the missing link Preface: This may be the most important article that you have ever read! It deals with your legal status that determines whether you have unalienable rights or just corporate granted privileges. Most Americans think that they have unalienable rights protected by the Constitution. They also think that when they vote they are in fact electing officials to manage their government under Constitutional principles. Most people think that lawyers and judges practice law under a judicial system. Most people think that the government has no boundary. Well most people have relied upon government controlled schools and the media for their information and they have been misinformed! Background: The Declaration of Independence of 1776 is the cornerstone of America. It outlined grievances against the King and proclaimed actions to set the inhabitants free. This was followed by a Constitution for the united States of America. The Colonies/States refused to accept the Constitution without numerated Articles of Rights to be included. This was accomplished in 1781 where Ten specific Articles were included. Now we had a more perfect Union where specified powers were delegated to the Federal Government and the States and the people retained all powers not specifically delegated. The people enjoyed Liberty with unalienable rights, prosperity, and the Common Law. The Constitution was a model for the world to follow. At last people had power over government and were no longer serfs to a King or Dictator. They enjoyed a pure Republic for America. When we read the Declaration of Independence today, year 2000, we find essentially the same grievances today as the People of the Colonies had in 1776. The inhabitants or citizens have no unalienable Rights, they have no Common Law, they have no law, only “color of law”, no judicial system, poor education, always entangled in some war, no sound money system, and they are taxed to the hilt. They are serfs on their own property. In fact they do not have a Republic! They now live under a Democracy! What happened that made full circle back to 1776? Is the old saying true; “Everything that goes around, comes around.” Our problem today is the same as the People of the Colonies had with England in 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth , the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. ---We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. ---That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, ---That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such from, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Objects evince a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it their right , it is their duty, to throw off such Government and to provide new Guards for their future security. ---Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. ---He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. ---He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent shall be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. ---He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. ---He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures. ---He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. ---He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the meantime exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within. ---He has endeavored to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migration hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands. ---He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. ---He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. ---He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance. ---He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies, without the Consent of our legislatures. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power. ---He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation: ---For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: ---For protecting them by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on any Inhabitants of these States: ---For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: ---For imposing Taxes on us without our consent: ---For depriving us in many instances, of the benefits of Trial by Jury: ---For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences (sic): ---For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighboring Province, establishing therein an arbitrary Government, and enlarging its boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies: ---For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments: ---For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. ---He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging war against us ---He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.---He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation. ---He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the Executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands. ---He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. ---We, Therefore, The Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are absolved of all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.---And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. The Problem: The problem that caused full circle lies in the original Constitution. It is Article I, Section 8, Clause (17): Powers of Congress: “To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of congress, become the seat of government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings; and (18) To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.” The foregoing exclusive delegated power is the authority to do anything the legislature desires to do within the District (Federal Zone) without Constitutional restraints. The legislature has taken advantage of those delegated powers for their personal and political benefits. In 1861, during the Civil War, Congress adjourned sine die. That term means forever, never to return. The Republic was under Martial Law and President Lincoln appointed representatives for the southern states and forced the legislature to again sit. The 13th Article of Amendment pertaining to Nobility was removed from the Constitution and replaced with a new Article of Amendment that prohibited slavery. That Article was ratified on December 6, 1865. In 1868 the rump legislature incorporated the District as a private municipal corporation. The charter was revised slightly in 1871. Following the incorporation of that government, the legislature adopted the 14th Amendment and promulgated a Civil Rights Act to give privileges to it’s new inferior class of “U.S. citizens.” The results of these Acts were the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Democracy - and they were Constitutional for the Federal Zone They changed the form of our government. The 14th Amendnt made “U.S. citizens” out of “American Citizens” and also made them subject to the legislature. A government of “we, for, and of the people” came to an end. The corporate Democracy has it’s own Constitution (Constitution of the United States}. The Articles of Amendments from 12 upward are of the Democracy and not the Republic. The Organic Constitution only had 12 Amendments and the Democracy has added many. Now we have two United States with different Constitutions. Which one do you hold allegiance to? How you were enticed into the Democracy! It was the carrot and stick method. The corporation had both and the people were hungry. Mass mind control exercised through the media played its part. The government would take care of it’s subjects regardless of cost. People never pondered long enough to figure out that governments have nothing but what they can con the people out of. Slogans such as: “Take from the rich and give to the poor.” What happens when the rich gets poor? Can you really be an employer without the resources to pay for labor and materials? Not very long! Anyway, the people were going to be looked after in old age. All they had to do was to become a “U.S. citizen” and thus give up all their unalienable rights, and pay a very small premium for social insurance. Additionally they were agreeing to become a “Taxpayer.” What a bargain! They became a “Taxpayer for any kind of tax.”, The became a new “U.S. citizen” with all those Civil Rights extended by Congress, and they also got the privilege of abiding by any “color of law” statute, rule, or regulation that might be promulgated throughout their life span. What a deal!! I missed one, they have the privilege to support people in foreign nations as well! Citizenship- a legal or lawful status. The government never had citizens or subjects before the 14th Amendment was adopted. Thus a new class of inferior citizenship was created. In fact such is a statutory U.S. citizen that is subject to all the rules, regulations and statutes drafted by the corporation under color of law. What was the motive for creating this new class of citizenship? Was it because the Legislature thought they could extend their Jurisdiction into the foreign states, or was it because the Freed men had no legal status after the 13th Amendment was enacted? The Blacks being slaves did not have legal status under the law. It is interesting to note that the legislature covered their butt with a public law that allowed American Citizens to Bypass the 14th Amendment requirements with an Act concerning the Rights of American Citizens in foreign States. Keep in mind that the exclusive legislative authority granted was limited to the Federal Zone! American Citizens were in foreign states and not under the rule of the legislature. However, by deception they did accomplish their goal. What is wrong with being a corporate citizen? Nothing at all if you understand that you are no longer in the Republic with a Bill of Rights and are subject to all the corporate whims. Federal “U.S. citizens” have no unalienable rights, just statutory civil rights and government granted privileges, which include, voting, paying taxes, using funny money, welfare, Social Security, licenses, and control of your life. The American Citizen remains within the Republic, has unalienable rights, has [C]ommon [L]aw, he is an elector, and can do anything without a license so long as he does not harm someone else. He possesses all his unalienable Rights. The difference being Liberty and Slavery! Citizenship is a lawful status. No one can determine your status for you because that is a personal thing. You are what your are, therefore, you must act the part of your status. Others, based on your actions, will determine your status. The term “presumption” is applicable here. Ex: If you are seen fishing then it is presumed that you are a fisherman. Likewise, if you are seen operating an automobile then you are presumed to be a “driver” - and when you enter their inferior court rooms, you are presumed to be a U.S. citizen. What is your allegiance to? Did anyone inform you that you had to give allegiance to the corporation? No, that was your decision. You are a U.S. citizen because you attested to that fact when you signed up for Social Security, voter registration, drivers license, filled out the 1040 tax forms, applied for a gun permit and etc. Thus you have exemplified your lawful status by those actions. You may see that the corporation offers many benefits to its citizens and you cannot get those benefits if you are not one of their members. You cannot straddle the fence and be both at the same time. There is not a court in this Country that would give you standing while straddling the fence. All natural persons born in this Country were born free as American Citizens but their lawful status changed with their first nexus with the corporation, like a birth certificate or something else. U.S. citizens not only have benefits, they have responsibility to pay the national corporate debts that paid for the benefits. By law you have a choice and it is yours to make. What is the Choice? If you like being a corporate member of the Democracy, then do nothing and retain your present legal status. In this case you are the slave and the legislature is the master. If you desire to be an American Citizen, under the Republic with all unalienable rights restored and master of your government officers, then you can expatriate from the corporate Democracy. The law: FORTIETH CONGRESS, Sess, II, Ch. 248,249,1868, CHAP.CCXLIX. - An Act concerning the Rights of American Citizens in foreign States. Whereas the right of expatriation is a natural and inherent right of all people, indispensable to the enjoyment of the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and whereas in the recognition of this principle this government has freely Received emigrants from all nations, and invested them with the right of citizenship; and whereas it is claimed that such American citizens, with their descendants are subject of foreign states, owing allegiance to the governments thereof, and whereas it is necessary to the maintenance of public peace that this claim of foreign allegiance should be promptly and finally disavowed: Therefore, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that any declaration, instruction, opinion, order, or decision of any offices of this government which denies, restricts, impairs, or questions the right of expatriation, is hereby declared inconsistent with the fundamental principles of this government. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all naturalized citizens of the United States, while in foreign states, shall be entitled to, and shall receive from this government, the same protection of persons and property that is accorded to native born citizens in like situations and circumstances. Sec.3. And be it further enacted, That whenever it shall be made known to the President that any citizen of the United States has been unjustly deprived of his liberty by or under the authority of any foreign government, it shall be the duty of the President forthwith to demand of that government the reasons for such imprisonment, and if it appears to be wrongful and in violation of the rights of American citizenship, the President shall demand the release of such citizen, and if the release so demanded is unreasonably delayed or refused, it shall be the duty of the President to use such means, not amounting to act of war, as he may think necessary and proper to obtain or effectuate such release, and all the acts and proceedings relative thereto shall be as soon as practicable be communicated by the President to Congress. Approved July 27th, 1968. Please note that a foreign state is any union state outside of the Federal Zone: i.e. Virginia, Maryland, California and etc. The state of Puerto Rico or Guam are not foreign because they belongs to the government. Also, each of the union states is foreign to each other. Expatriation: This can be done with a true Notarized Declaration of Expatriation. Reasonably, 30 days should be given for anyone to refute what you say before it takes effect. It should be sent to any officers or departments where you have an nexus with the governments, Federal, State, and County so that they will be properly informed of your new legal status. While such is not necessary, it may save you some legal harassment. A sample is included on following page. What is the downside of expatriating? The downside of expatriating from the corporate “United States” and declaring your allegiance to the Republic would be the loss of many benefits afforded to U.S. citizens that would not be available. To govern, vice be governed, could present a major problem to those people that cannot accept responsibility for themselves. When you expatriate by changing your allegiance and lawful status, you would become “Alien” to the present corporate Federal Government and would be treated as such. Keep in mind that you are currently Alien to all union states except the one where you live. You would no longer be surety for the National Debt. You would not be classified as a “Taxpayer” but you could still volunteer if that would bother you. You may have difficulty in establishing a bank account under the Federal Reserve System. Also you may have difficulty in seeking employment without a Social Security Number although none is required. What is the upside of expatriating? The principal advantage of expatriating would be to exchange government granted privileges for unalienable Rights. One would be leaving the socialist corporate government and entering the Republic with its organic Constitution and Articles of Rights. Believe me, it is still there but has very few members. It may be compared to an empty corporate shell. It is lawfully present but essentially has no business. Common Law would be available to those with proper standing. Can one really accept Liberty and Freedom after decades of brainwashing as slaves? That is a great responsibility! It will surely be lonesome being a member of the Republic all by yourself. It will take a large number of Citizens to elect new officers and restore Civil Authority at all levels of Government. However, this method is a “one-at-a-time” proposition. Re-educating the public is not an easy task. Disclaimer: This article shall not be considered legal advice. The writers are not licensed attorneys. Any actions on the part of any reader are at his/her own peril. SAMPLE DECLARATION OF EXPATRIATION FROM: ________________ GREETINGS TO ALL PUBLIC OFFICIALS: I,__________________________________, being of sound mind, of legal age, a natural born person, and an inhabitant of ___________________County within the exterior boundaries of the State of ______________, do solemnly make this Declaration of change in legal Status and therefore forego all the benefits, privileges, and immunities afforded U.S. citizens and Residents by the corporate government of the United States. I reserve all my Unalienable Rights afforded under the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Organic Constitution for the United States of America. Also I reserve the inherent right to contract with the corporate governments to the extent that my legal Status in not altered in any manner. The specific intent of this Declaration is that of Expatriation from the Corporation known as; The United States dba United States of America and U.S. My legal Status is that of a Natural born American Citizen and my allegiance is to the De Jure Organic United States of America, A Republic, and being Alien to the Corporate government with it’s Gold Fringed Flag. I further Declare that I was born a free an American Citizen within the State of ______________, and my status was changed due to torts by the corporate government. For example: I was told that I had to get a Social Security Number to work. That Socialist Scheme was a serious tort on the American people. The details of agreement was not made available to the people that entered the program. Such practice vitiates any agreements made. This Declaration is made pursuant to 15 Statutes-at-Large 249, 1868, and shall be considered accepted within the doctrine of estoppel by acquiescence, thirty (30) days from the date of presentation by U.S. Mail. Signed: _________________________________________ Date:____________________ Notary: Cc: Speaker, the House of Representatives President Pro Tem, the United States Senate Secretary of the Treasury Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Chief Justice Supreme Court Social Security Administration Secretary, Department of Commerce Governor, State of _____________ Attorney General, State of _____________ Chief Justice Supreme Court, State of _____________ Sheriff _____________ County, State of _____________ ======================================================================= Please note: It is of my opinion that the wording of DECLARATION OF EXPATRIATION is flawed, however certain aspects of the article are important and it is therefore offered as educational material. -- gene karl