On March 22, 1765 the British government passed the Stamp Act. It was the forth major tax imposed on the colonists (Quartering Act -1765; Sugar Act -1764 and the Currency Act - 1764), by October, 9 of the 13 colonies united and complained about "taxation without representation". The British government repealed the Stamp Act, but the die was cast by Americans who wanted to be free. The Sons of Liberty began in 1765, in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed and in September of 1787 the U.S. Constitution became the law of the land on the first Wednesday in March 1789 after New Hampshire became the ninth state to approve it.

We may have lost the battle in Congress on Sunday, but Americans will not lose its freedom again. We will continue to do what we have always done; fight for freedom against tyranny especially when that tyranny is our own elected officials.

The Heritage Foundation calls for Repeal. Virginia will sue; Florida and 7 other states also. Texas is ready to roll. Where is New York?

Gingrich says the Bill will not stand. The NY Post reminds us that no new government program ever reduces government spending. Truth is a casualty in the final push.

More coverage on the Health Care morass.

One of the biggest disappointment: Congressman Bart Stupak.

Democratic sources indicate that the NYS Senate has the same regard for its citizens as their counterparts in Washington have for theirs. Lame Duck Paterson is calling for taxes.

November can not come soon enough. Good News in today's Siena Poll "Lazio Starts Fight for Republican Nomination with Huge Lead over Levy" As you know, the State Executive Committee of the Conservative Party met on Saturday and recommended to the full state committee the nomination of Rick Lazio for Governor.