January 2007
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January 2007 |
The Freedom21 Campaign
In December, 1999, a small group of concerned Americans met in Washington, DC, to explore ways and strategies to increase the effectiveness of the grassroots property rights, and the resource-use movement. Recognizing that the movement was defined primarily by its opposition to ever-increasing regulations, the group decided that we need to not only be "against" those policies which infringe freedom; we must also advance those principles which insure our freedom. Freedom21 is an effort to identify, and reinstate those principles into public policy at every level of governance. Freedom21 is not an organization; it is a campaign in which organizations across the country, and, increasingly, around the world, may undertake activities to promote and advance the principles of freedom in their own communities. Freedom21 is conceived to be an on-going celebration of the principles of self-governance that empower America. The idea is simple: organizations that embrace the principles of freedom defend those principles, by advancing a positive freedom agenda at every level of public policy. The battle plan is simple: encourage organizations to share their expertise in issue areas to provide guidance for more effective results from supporting organizations. This strategy is bringing together the nation's leaders on a variety of issues essential to freedom, while providing structural flexibility that actually makes it easy for individuals and organizations to work together - without giving up an ounce of authority or organizational integrity.
The "Principles of Freedom" were adopted by the very first Freedom21 National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2000. As simple as it might seem, it was not. Much debate, discussion, and compromise resulted in these Principles. When adopted, they provided a common starting point that is a fountainhead of what is yet to be done. The next major project was the creation of Freedom21 Alternative to Agenda 21. This extensive document builds upon the principles of freedom, translating those principles into concrete policy recommendations that provide guidance for policy makers and advocates alike. The contrast between Agenda 21 and the Freedom21 Alternative to Agenda 21, is striking. This document too, represents the work of several prominent freedom fighters whose ideas and work have been debated, discussed, and compromised into a valid, easily understandable basis for the development of a freedom agenda at the local level of government, or at the international community level. National Conferences Freedom work rarely draws a big crowd, but it does draw sincere people who continually seek ways to improve effectiveness, and to recharge their batteries. This year will represent the 8th Freedom21 National Conference, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Dallas Near the Galleria, located in Addison, Texas, just north of Dallas proper, on July 19-21, 2007. The Conference will focus on the North American Union (NAU), the Security Prosperity Partnership (SPP), the Trans-Texas Coridor (TTC), illegal imigration, and the effect these actions will have on national sovereignty and private property rights. The program is still being developed at this time, but promisses to be one of the most important conferences ever. The next issue of the eco•logic Powerhouse will have more information on the Conference, along with registration and hotel information. You will not want to miss this very informative conference. In the past, we have met twice in St. Louis; twice in Nashville; twice in Reno; and once in Northern Kentucky near Cincinnati, OH. Mark Your Calendar! 8th Annual Freedom21 National Conference
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