Independent American Party

Will Christensen, Chairman
Legislative Development Committee

24166 Chapparal
Desert Lake, CA 93516
(760) 762-9230 or (801) 420-6920

 

April 15, 2003

The Honorable Don Nickles:

The United States of America was founded as a Christian Nation by a people of many religions, but with a strong faith in God. The Bible was an approved textbook for many decades in private and public schools. Religion and faith were parts of American life from Washington to the smallest hamlet in the land. The majority of our people are still religious with 90% praying regularly.

The Supreme Court has issued many decisions that are detrimental to our religious heritage. These decisions are out of step with the thought that created the Constitution for the United States and are out of step with the thought of a majority of our citizens. Chief among these is the Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw prayer in public buildings.

The Congress has the right and duty, when the Supreme Court has overstepped its boundaries, to limit the appellate jurisdiction of said Court. The Founders of our Nation, knowing that the Supreme Court might overstep its bound upon occasion, gave The Congress the authority to regulate those cases which may be considered by the Court. Article III, Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the United States Constitution enumerates this right and duty of The Congress.

Therefore, the Legislative Development Committee of the Independent American Party requests that you sponsor a Bill to limit the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court similar to the sample bill enclosed. Please let us know whether you will support this legislation.

Respectfully,

 

Will Christensen
Chairman

 

Committee members: John Eidsmoe, Lee McKenzie, Robin Smith, Jeremy Hurt, Richard Mack, Lowell White, Richard Wilde, Cathy McDonald, Gary Van Horn