r/vetsagainsttyranny Feb 09 '25

**ALL-HANDS IMPORTANT** Petition Referendum

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"The Mod Team AND r/freelanternsociety invites every member of our community to review, refine, and strengthen this petition. Your voice matters. This is not just a document—it’s our first stand against unconstitutional overreach and the erosion of the principles we swore to defend.

Why This Matters

We are not just another online forum. Together, our two subreddits represent over 4,000 people—veterans, citizens, and defenders of democracy. Yes, there may be shared subscribers, but that does not diminish our power. It amplifies it. A movement begins when people refuse to stay silent.

This is our first step in showing The Regime that we stand on business. This is not about politics—this is about accountability, democracy, and the Constitution.

What’s Next?

Step 1: Review the petition. Give feedback. Suggest changes. Strengthen our message.
Step 2: Once finalized, we send it to every government official, state election board, and legal advocacy group. They will hear us.
Step 3: We launch a coordinated awareness campaign—press, legal teams, and community action.

The final draft will be our collective voice, so every member's input is vital. This is how we make history. This is how we uphold the Constitution.

Drop your feedback below."

Petition to Uphold Constitutional Integrity and Prevent Executive Overreach

By Veterans and Citizens for Constitutional Fidelity

To: The United States Congress, The Supreme Court, and The People of the United States

 

We, the undersigned veterans and citizens of the United States, stand united as Veterans Against Tyranny and The Free Lantern Society, a non-partisan coalition committed to defending the Constitution of the United States against all threats—foreign and domestic. We do not act out of political bias but rather out of our solemn duty to uphold the rule of law, the principles of democracy, and the fundamental rights enshrined in our nation’s founding documents.

 

Our Oath and Duty

As veterans and citizens, we have taken an oath:

 

"I, (state name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (So help me God)."

 

This is not an oath of convenience. It is a sacred duty that transcends party lines, administrations, and political ideologies.

 

Why We Petition

We submit this petition in response to actions taken by President Donald J. Trump, particularly his Executive Order of January 20, 2025, which we view as a direct assault on constitutional values. Our grievances are as follows:

 

  1. Defense of Birthright Citizenship

The 14th Amendment unequivocally affirms that all persons born in the United States are citizens. This foundational principle, established after the Civil War, was designed to ensure that no government could strip individuals of their inalienable rights based on arbitrary classifications. The recent executive order seeks to undermine this constitutional guarantee, setting a dangerous precedent that threatens civil liberties and the fundamental equal protections afforded to all Americans.

 

  1. Undermining Checks and Balances

The Constitution is clear in its separation of powers. The appointment of unelected private individuals, such as Elon Musk, to positions of unchecked authority within government is an affront to representative democracy. The American people are entitled to government officials who are accountable to them, not corporate interests or political loyalty. No single individual should consolidate power unchecked, as this threatens the democratic framework of our constitutional republic.

 

  1. Abuse of Law Enforcement and Due Process

The use of federal agencies, such as ICE and other executive enforcement organizations, in a manner that bypasses constitutional due process protections is an abuse of power. The 5th and 14th Amendments guarantee the right to fair treatment under the law, yet the current administration has leveraged these agencies in ways that risk eroding those protections. Any government that disregards due process endangers all citizens, not just those it currently targets.

 

  1. Disqualification Under the 14th Amendment

The 14th Amendment, Section 3, explicitly states that no person who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States shall hold public office unless Congress grants an exception by a two-thirds vote.

 

The events of January 6, 2021, constituted an attack on our democratic institutions. President Trump’s actions before, during, and after that day—his encouragement, inaction, and rhetoric—amount to providing aid and comfort to those engaged in insurrection. As such, he must be disqualified from holding office, unless Congress acts within the framework of the Constitution to restore his eligibility.

 

Our Call to Action

We, the people, veterans, and defenders of the Constitution, demand that:

 

Congress upholds birthright citizenship and rejects any executive action that seeks to erode it.

Checks and balances be enforced, ensuring that no unelected individuals are granted unchecked government authority.

Law enforcement agencies operate within the bounds of due process, as protected by the 5th and 14th Amendments.

Congress and the courts recognize the constitutional disqualification of Donald J. Trump under the 14th Amendment, unless legally overturned by a two-thirds majority in Congress.

We Stand for the Constitution, Not Partisanship

This is not a partisan issue. This is a matter of preserving democracy, constitutional rights, and the rule of law. Every American, regardless of political affiliation, should recognize the dangers of unchecked executive power and demand adherence to our founding principles.

 

We sign this petition not out of hatred, bias, or political gain, but out of our solemn duty as citizens to uphold the very principles that define this great nation. Liberty, justice, and democracy must never be sacrificed at the altar of political expediency.

 

Signatures:

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r/vetsagainsttyranny Feb 04 '25

Discord is now live!

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Feel free to share with everyone you know


r/vetsagainsttyranny 4h ago

April 5th was an incredible success. Now let's get ready for MayDay!

41 Upvotes

There are numerous protests that will be happening in cities throughout the country between now and then. But when the general strike starts on MayDay, with the momentum that April 5th proved we have, our demands should be nothing short of the removal of the regime and the reversal of everything it has done.

Jail to the chief, LET'S GO!!!


r/vetsagainsttyranny 15h ago

Hoooolyyyy shit. Protest in NYC today. Insanity

249 Upvotes

r/vetsagainsttyranny 13h ago

Great protest today.

126 Upvotes

We had 150 and 200 at our last two. Today we had 1,500. We had one threat of violence. I wrote about it here if you want to read it.

It was a great time, and I'm still blown away we had so many.


r/vetsagainsttyranny 16h ago

I'm staring them down every chance I get.

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I posted before about my "make nazis afraid again" shirt and the comments and looks I got while at my local bar. I've since put my super hero cape back on, and am ready to rumble with fascists. I went back to the bar yesterday, wearing a "Never stop punching Nazis" shirt and my cape had multiple stare downs with the Alt-reich.

Y'all need to get yourself a cape and remind y'all's self, cause I feel like some of y'all forgot, We are United States veterans, and we are bad ass mother fuckers. We stepped up and gave up our sanity, body, and in some cases, family for America. Don't feel bad about your benefits feel proud of them, and feel proud we have(had) a government that recognized our sacrifice and takes care of us.

I say this to remind y'all, THEY ARE PUSSIES. DONT FEEL THREATENED, DONT LET THEM INTEMIDATE YOU, DONT LET THEM GET COMFY BEING RACIST IN PUBLIC. DONT LET THEM MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A "FREELOADER" OR A "LEECH ON THE SYSTEM"

🫡🫡🫡🫡


r/vetsagainsttyranny 44m ago

One of the speeches from Raleigh NC, Hands Off!

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 11h ago

2-5 Inf alumni and Retired

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54 Upvotes

r/vetsagainsttyranny 1h ago

April 19th, the 250th Anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Warriors, show up loud and proud.

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 14h ago

Raleigh NC, Hands Off! Protest

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 17h ago

3.1 million and counting at Hands Off protests worldwide!!!

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 19h ago

From Kansas City Hands Off today

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153 Upvotes

Huge turnout. Thousands of people, many many veterans.


r/vetsagainsttyranny 14h ago

Raleigh NC, Hands Off! Protest

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 12h ago

Yahoo won’t let me thank a vet but they have no problem with someone calling someone an A-hole or suggesting they are a trans soldier simply because they lean left.

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Jim called someone an A-hole because they brought up Trump draft dodging. Scott the veteran said the truth hurts. I tried to thank Scott for his service and you can see that yahoo rejected my sincere comment. Then Jim asks if Scott is “ one of them there Trans soldiers” How are Jim’s comments acceptable but mine isn’t? Yet, I see MAGAs always claiming that yahoo is so liberal and censors them. That’s funny given what I’m experiencing.


r/vetsagainsttyranny 16h ago

Censorship is UnAmerican

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 1d ago

April 5th, at noon. Map of Nationwide Protest Locations

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 1d ago

ICE is reportedly violating detained Tufts student’s right to medical care

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"In the 10 days since Tufts University PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, her lawyers say their client has had three asthma attacks. During that time, according to three Democratic legislators and Öztürk’s lawyers, ICE has not provided the student her inhaler or other medication as required by law. (ICE did not return a request for comment.)

Like other students detained on suspicion of involvement in pro-Palestine activity, Öztürk has not been charged with or accused of any crime. Instead, Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security’s assistant secretary of public affairs, claimed Öztürk—who is a Fulbright scholar originally from Turkey—“engaged in activities in support of Hamas.” This, according to Öztürk’s friends and lawyers, strains credibility. Her lawyers say Öztürk is likely being targeted based on an op-ed she co-wrote a year ago, encouraging Tufts to divest from Israel."


r/vetsagainsttyranny 1d ago

Trump skipping the dignified transfer of the American soldiers who died in Lithuania to go golfing, after crashing the market on the worst day for the US economy since 2020.

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 1d ago

Maryland man illegally deported to El Salvador must be returned to US, judge rules

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 1d ago

National Labor Union Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Violation of Federal Employee Rights

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Today, a coalition of labor unions to include AFSCME, AFGE, NNU, NAGE, SEIU and others, have filed suit against the Trump Administration, on behalf of every current, former, and future citizen who would fall under the umbrella of their abbreviations.

“AFGE is not going to be intimidated by a bully who is throwing a temper tantrum because our union is beating them in the court of law and in the court of public opinion,” - AFGE National President Everett Kelley

"The extremists in this administration have made their contempt for public service workers clear and know that stripping collective bargaining rights means stripping away their power. We are filing this lawsuit to stop this illegal effort to silence those who speak out and protect free speech for all working people.” - AFSCME President Lee Saunders

"Without these bargaining rights, we risk retaliation for speaking up and holding our employers accountable. Our veterans deserve nurses who can fight for their care without fear,” - Nancy Hagans, RN, president of National Nurses United (NNU)

I bring this to our community, as almost every one of us tie a part of our story, our identity back to an abbreviation: USMC, USN, USAF, USGC, DOD, etc. We have our strong bonds, our ties, our community, our fellowship, all we need are our marching orders. We need to be using our voices, we need to be in union for our union.

Tomorrow, April 5th, get out into the streets of your cities, your state capital, the nation's capital. Don't let a labor union member have more guts than a military veteran; don't let a fat old fascist bastard step on your throat without a fight.


r/vetsagainsttyranny 2d ago

Know your rights!

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 2d ago

ICE disappeared a 52 year old mother yesterday from Westminster, Maryland whose children said she has no criminal record and is legally allowed to be in the country from El Salvador because she has a pending immigration case.

154 Upvotes

r/vetsagainsttyranny 2d ago

Raleigh NC

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Let’s go make some noise!


r/vetsagainsttyranny 2d ago

April 5th 50501 will be protesting nationwide. ARE YOU READY?!

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 2d ago

Trump officials are analyzing how much it will cost to take control of Greenland

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r/vetsagainsttyranny 2d ago

Sign ideas

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Looking for brutal fees back om corny or not.


r/vetsagainsttyranny 3d ago

“A shining city upon a hill”

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78 Upvotes

What a fucking joke. Sorry to our allies in all the countries. Hopefully Congress will reverse this fucktardery, but given how all the house and senate republicans are busy taking loads in the mouth nightly from Rrump, I doubt it’ll be for a while