Topic: State Sovereignty

Protesters at the Texas State Capitol shred a United Nations flag as a symbolic rejection of international control and the perceived loss of American sovereignty. Due to a local burn ban, the group opts to tear the "accursed symbol" rather than set it on fire, while declaring "Death to the New World Order."

Legislators in Tennessee have introduced measures aimed at closing the so-called gun show loophole, which critics argue is a step toward shutting down gun shows entirely. Similar to the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act, Texas has explored legislation to exempt firearms manufactured within the state from federal regulation. These legislative efforts are framed as a means for states to declare sovereignty and protect Second Amendment rights against federal jurisdiction.

The use of executive orders since 1933 is presented as a method for creating dictatorial powers that bypass Congressional voting. The federal government is accused of bribing states with grants to force compliance with mandates, such as blood and urine sampling, thereby eroding 10th Amendment protections.