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Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 14:33
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I received the following email at the inbox of the Daily Paul.

Dear Daily Paul:

I'm an Army 2LT at an AIT unit in Fort Sill Oklahoma. I've noticed that there is no training of Soldiers on the Constitution that they are sworn to defend. Although I cannot modify our Soldier's training schedule, I am in a position to give away pocket copies of the Constitution.

If your readers would like to donate pocket copies of the Constitution to U.S. Army Soldiers I can ensure that they will be distributed fairly. Our unit processes approximately 60 Soldiers a week.

The address to send them to is:

Commander
Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 78th Field Artillery
428th Field Artillery Brigade
Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503-6202

Until RJ Harris can get elected to congress and propose his bill to make constitutional training mandatory at basic training, this may be the best way to move forward. I would appreciate your support.

I must also ask that you understand I am NOT requesting a donation, but rather informing you that I can distrubte Constitutions to Soldiers. If you feel you can share some version of this on your website, I would appreciate it. Anonymity would be preferred, as well as re-stating that I am NOT asking for donations. I am merely hoping that the concerned citizens who want to make a difference are aware of an opportunity to make a difference.

Thank you.
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This is wonderful! I'm so

Submitted by Maeve on Sat, 11/07/2009 - 12:04.

This is wonderful! I'm so glad someone actually ran with the idea. I tried to be first to donate but all of a sudden paypal isn't able to validate my card. ( :( I'm wondering if the bank that holds it went down.) Anyway . . .

For names of more military men willing to hand out pkgs among the troops, and for a direct link to the downloadable Oathkeeper pamphlets, which, in my unbiased rotten opinion, should be included with the Constitutions, is here: http://www.dailypaul.com/node/110846

Blessings )o(

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Not doing a chipin after all (too many fees with PayPal)

Submitted by ForLiberty-RonPaul on Sat, 11/07/2009 - 13:23.

I was looking to do a chipin, but PayPal charges per transaction. Basically, every time someone donated I would be charged 2.9%+$0.30. For a project this small that becomes a problem. Anyone else have any other thoughts on how we could do this?

BUMP!

Submitted by nmlifestyles on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 16:34.

4 THOSE THAT SERVE!!

This needs to be

Submitted by TWRoCkEd on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 15:57.

This needs to be stickied!!!!!!!

bump

Submitted by archer on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 14:50.

Man I hope he doesnt get send to the front line and end up like Tillman.
Although..there have been many cases of that.
Besides....Isnt the Oathkeepers considered a radical group by Chris Mathews and his hit buddy from the south.
I hope his soldiers watch his back.

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Submitted by nmlifestyles on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 14:18.

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bump

Submitted by TWRoCkEd on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 13:49.

bump

First time I saw this one, great post!!!!

Submitted by tog2476 on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 23:20.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must. like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.-Thomas Paine

The R3volution requires action, not observation!!!!

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Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must. like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.-Thomas Paine

The R3volution requires action, not observation!!!!

I hope this request is

Submitted by Skrag on Sat, 10/24/2009 - 00:56.

I hope this request is sincere. My question is this, have you vetted this person? I would hate to see efforts go to a worthy cause, but be another statist entrapment ploy. I have not seen this request on Oath Keepers, but I will spread the word and get them on it. But, only if it is truly sincere. I served my Basic Training at Ft. Sill and I have a close friend who is based there, so it has particular interest to me. Let me know what you know in relation to this, and I will act accordingly. Thanks for posting this.

bump! We need a website and

Submitted by TWRoCkEd on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 15:53.

bump!

We need a website and chip-in!

The constitutions should be bought

Submitted by Liberty_Belle on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 16:30.

from CFL or YAL and we need to have at least 250 a month sent out in bulk just for this one address. This will be an on going chip in with a permanent tab on DP.

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"I think we are living in a world of lies: lies that don't even know they are lies, because they are the children and grandchildren of lies." ~ Chris Floyd

Constitution Basic Training for Soldiers!

Submitted by earlydawn on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 14:59.

I love the idea of soldiers learning about the constitution as part of their training! Free constitions for all is the next best thing. Thanks Bravo Battery for the invitation!

I believe that is needed

Submitted by meekandmild on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 16:06.

In each constitution handed out, it needs to print the oath on the inside front cover with the signature. it also needs to show the court ruling:
"All laws which are repugnant to the Constitution are null and void. "
Marbury vs Madison, 5 US (2 Cranch) 137, 174, 176, (1803)

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Submitted by ZeroFiction on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 11:56.

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bump!

Submitted by TWRoCkEd on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 11:49.

bump!

WE can make sure that each

Submitted by Maeve on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 08:44.

WE can make sure that each troop in our military has a copy of the Constitution. I've done some preliminary research that will show how to reach even our troops overseas. It wouldn't take much if we all work together to make sure that each service member has a copy of the Constitution in his/her pocket. I would also include a brochure or info about the Oathkeepers. I found some good info about sending packages to our troops at home and overseas. See discussion here: http://www.dailypaul.com/node/110846 The info is all ready for you to use. Just pick up your supplies and go for it!

Blessings )o(

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Heritage Foundation

Submitted by cvazmom on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 08:24.

During the presidental campaign I requested 100 pocket Constitutions from the Heritage Foundation. They were delivered to me free. Perhaps the request should be forwarded to them.

The Heritage Foundation is

Submitted by TWRoCkEd on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 11:48.

The Heritage Foundation is neocon isn't it? We want to get them the best, which is the Campaign for Liberty's pocket cons. They have a foreword by Ron Paul and are the nicest ones I've ever had.

We could get hundreds of thousands of new C4L members from the respected and coveted Armed Forces and spread Dr. Paul's ideals!

Maybe Jack Chick should be asked to do some Constitutional

Submitted by Franco on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 03:47.

Chick Tracts for American Armed Forces.

The msm would be all over that one in no time.

Or:

Submitted by KernForCongress on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 21:43.

I'm not sure a test would do the trick, so long as it's administered by the people who are a part of the big government establishment as it is.
I'd prefer that we had some sort of Constitution requirement just to get out of high school, for whatever that's worth. And then, maybe just NOT use our military for stupid bullsh*t like invading countries in the middle east for the fun of it.

~Kern
Congress 2010, NJ-1
KernForCongress.com

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Congress 2010, NJ-1
KernForCongress.com

I got an Article 15 one time, why?

Submitted by MikeLawson on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 20:39.

No constitution in my left breast pocket of my BDUs during inspection. Times have changed a bit.

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Really?

Submitted by ZeroFiction on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 21:49.

We weren't required to carry one. Only thing required around my left breast was CIB and AA badges. 88-92

Really. I was a Reservist from 92 to 02

Submitted by MikeLawson on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 22:18.

But, I got the a15 in early 1994 at BNCOC

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Submitted by ZeroFiction on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 11:56.

Was it just a requirement for the course or every inspection?

This is getting a positive response,

Submitted by reedr3v on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 19:48.

lots of us willing to donate and some sources already available, good research by Maeve below. I am working on 2 projects already and can't now take on organization of another.
Anybody seeking an outlet for frustrated energy? If you could organize this we could make it an ongoing DP project; or maybe another organization already is set up to distribute copies if we send funds?

That would really be great.

Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 21:16.

That would really be great.

I'm Good for 50

Submitted by Sonny on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 19:43.

will be checking back to see where to send the paypal cash

Awesome idea - can we include them 3 percenters too? if so I'm good for another 50

Peace

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That is awesome..

Submitted by P. Nicholson on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 18:59.

I work outside two bases and could go on for days of how frustrating it is. I started my own magazine to help out.. and I offer the kids a discount if they can name the four rights protected under the first Amendment. Most of the time they cannot... seriously like 90% of the time.

Then they hear my speech. Half the time they blow me off.. the other half, they listen.. and then brush up on our Constitution. Ive gotten many hand shakes from the kids that understand the principle of taking an oath and not understanding what the oath is about.

I wish it were mandatory to know if you take the oath.. it is to pass grade school kids to pass.

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Great Idea! We need to get

Submitted by JFEJ004 on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 18:15.

Great Idea! We need to get together C4L pocket Cons....