As we navigate the intricate web of our modern society, the concept of sanctuary jurisdictions continues to make headlines. Traditionally, these places – known as sanctuary cities, counties, or states – are where local or regional law enforcement limits their cooperation with federal authorities, especially on controversial issues like immigration. However, this sanctuary concept has recently morphed into a broader, more powerful movement encompassing a range of constitutional issues, from Second Amendment rights and marijuana decriminalization to the refusal to enforce mask mandates and business closures related to COVID-19. Today, we'll examine the intriguing notion of a constitutional sanctuary from a libertarian perspective, focusing on individual liberties, limited government, and personal choice. We'll also delve into the critical role of Constitutional Sheriffs, resistance against not just federal but also state overreaches, and the implications of non-compliance with co...

by Matthew Edward Hayward on Saturday, February 11, 2012 I'm going to try to keep this brief. I was close minded and that didn't work out well and I was unhappy. I became open minded and continue to learn and grow and now I'm happy. That about sums it up. Personal testimony on how my political self came to be I'm sure my views will change based on life experience and new information. Information is certainly something I’m open to. Until 2006, I was a neoconservative, voted for and supported George Bush. I could have been quoted as saying, “Turn the whole Middle East into a sheet of glass.” I was not a dissenting voice within the GOP, just a foot soldier willing to blindly trust and do the grunt work. My views began to change when I stopped having blind faith in people and political parties. I surrendered my life to God, gave up old ideas, became open to new messages, and received help with drinking. I got rid of my TV, no more FOX news, and s...