Mark Meckler told the story of a Revolutionary Army veteran explaining why he took up arms: “We had always governed ourselves, and we always aimed to. And those Redcoats had other ideas.”

Over 100 patriots from across Michigan endured sweltering weather to gather at the Capitol on June 10th.They were treated to stirring renditions of our National Anthem, the Red Skelton extended Pledge of Allegiance and the American creed. HJR E (the Convention of States Resolution) sponsor Rep. Matt Hall thanked the crowd, explaining it was his constituents who alerted him and educated him on Article V. He was joined by fellow Reps. Bezotte and Yaroch who explained how their effectiveness as a legislature is constricted by federal government overreach that can be addressed in an Article V convention (the three are pictured above and in the featured image). Volunteer Dave Vigna shared what sparked him into action and brought him to Convention of States. Mark Meckler told the story of a Revolutionary Army veteran explaining why he took up arms: “We had always governed ourselves, and we always aimed to. And those Redcoats had other ideas.” Nationally syndicated Blaze TV radio host Steve Deace (pictured below) stated we are in the 4th quarter, trailing on the scoreboard, and we have to connect on the Hail Mary pass by calling a Convention of States. Volunteer Bill Pacey, who was awarded the Convention of States Challenge Coin for his tireless efforts, asked the audience to sign the COS petition and volunteer. You CAN make a difference!