The resolution drawing the most discussion was one opposing the Security and Prosperity Partnership, the North American Union and its superhighway system.
In 2005, Littlejohn explained, President George W. Bush met with former Mexican President Vicente Fox and former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin. The trio signed the Security and Prosperity Treaty, which calls for construction of a transcontinental highway from Mexico, through the United States and into Canada.
"This will precipitate an end to the sovereignty of Mexico, Canada and the U.S.," said delegate Mark Adair.
"For those who believe world government is the way to go, like — I don't want to call any names, but, well, I'll say it — Barack Obama, this might not be a problem. But for myself, it's give me liberty or give me death. There'll be a quarter-mile stretch of eminent domain, along which loads of local communities will be lost," he predicted.
Polly Moren said the super highway would "split the U.S. down the middle. I've studied it for years. We can't be gullible. If we are going to do this, we can't allow foreign counties to build it. Let's do it with American ingenuity."
To support such a resolution, others said, would eliminate Interstate Highway 69, proposed for construction in this area. Delegates noted many in the room had worked long and hard on that plan.
Delegates passed the resolution to whispers of "hallelujah" and "amen" from the audience.
Following the meeting, Littlejohn said "I-69 would not be affected. There's a difference between it and the superhighway," he explained, "although I-69 could possibly be in the same corridor."
Local Republicans oppose national superhighway at county convention
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