Defend The Guard

The Libertarian Party of St. Charles County is in full support of Missouri House Bill 1228 "Defend the Guard Act."

This bill, if passed, would require US congress to declare war before deploying members of Missouri's National Guard overseas.

Click Here to read the bill in its full text. (Don't worry, it's only one page)

For deeper context, visit defendtheguard.us and check out this article from Tenth Amendment Center on Defend the Guard.

HOW TO HELP DEFEND THE GUARD IN MISSOURI:

CALL AND EMAIL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

Click HERE to find your representatives via the Missouri Senate Website

Below is a callflow for talking with legislators.

NON ANSWER TALKING POINTS

(Won't say yes or no.)

Ensures no president is above the law when it comes to deploying our Guard.
Protects the civil rights of our Missouri National Guard
Allows for civilian oversight by way of accountable representatives.
Protects every member of our guard from unnecessary danger.

Preventing unnecessary deployments helps to maintain military readiness
Codifies the Oath of Office into the Missouri Common Law
Supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Supported by VFW halls across the state

This is a template email to send to your congressman.

Hello (REP NAME),

I'm (YOUR NAME), and I am asking for your support for HB1228, "Defend the Guard Act".

According to the Constitution, the Congress must declare war to engage in warfare. For too long, our Federal Government has abused this power. I urge you to protect our States National Guard by compelling the Federal Government to declare war before utilizing our Missouri National Guard in warfare.

That's exactly what this bill does. It requires the Federal Government to declare war before they send our guard into combat areas overseas.

Can we expect your full support in this matter?

Thank you, (YOUR NAME)

This is a voice mail option if they do not answer.