Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Washington

Rights of Citizens Re: Elected Officials

I intend, if this election is won by the Republican slate, to publish a written statement saying I do not recognize the authority of this government to negotiate on my behalf with any foreign power or to represent my interests in any way. I intend to ask those with a similar outlook to do the same. I have no intention of trying to form a splinter party. I simply cannot and will not allow my name to be attached in any way to a government that includes people whose competence and character I cannot abide. What are citizens' rights as to the alliegence we owe to elected officials? Is there any provision in the Constitution that allows us to reject their authority? I have simply hit the wall, after eight years of having no one in the executive branch whose integrity and intelligence I trust. If it can only be a symbolic gesture, so be it. But I want to be able to send this statement to heads of foreign states to make it clear that some of us do not agree with the actions of our government. Any help is greatly appreciated.


Asked on 10/15/08, 11:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Rights of Citizens Re: Elected Officials

The president's authority extends to everyone in the United States, regardless of whether they voted or whom they voted for. He is president of the entire country, not just of his own party. The type of statement you have in mind would have no legal effect.

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Answered on 10/16/08, 2:55 pm


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