Oklahoma declares Sovereignty?

Question

Oklahoma declares Sovereignty?http://www.okhouse.gov/51LEG/Leg_Votesxx.aspx?include=okh01983.txt so what exactly does declaring sovereignty mean?

Answer 1

short answer; the powers not specifically given the Federal government via constitution are relegated to the states. People could make their State government in their own image.

For example, we vote to protect medical marijuana usage. Problem is the Federal government has chosen to enact contrary laws and enforce them on our state citizenry.

Oklahoma has put the invasive Federal government on notice, they want their right to enact laws not specifically controlled by the Constitution, as intended.

Answer 2

I applaud Oklahoma for their action.  It's about time States started reclaiming the rights that the Feds have usurped.

Remember, the best government is local government.