The signers of The Declaration of Independence believed that it was self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their CREATOR with certain unalienable rights, and that among these rights are the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness [i.e. the right to acquire, possess and protect property]. They also believed that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men deriving their JUST POWERS from the CONSENT of the Governed.

Did Amos Miller voluntarily CONSENT to be governed by the civil or municipal laws of “the Commonwealth” government and the regulations of the Department of Agriculture?

If Amos Miller CONSENTED to be governed by the civil laws of “this Commonwealth” and “the Department of Agriculture” regulations then he ought to comply with the regulations. But where is the evidence that proves Amos Miller CONSENTED? What action did Amos Miller take evidence that he knowingly and voluntarily CONSENTED to be governed by these regulations? When did Amos consent? What is the legal formality one must follow to VOLUNTARILY CONSENT to be governed by these regulations? Is it by voluntarily registering your farm as a regulated food facility or food establishment?

A man or woman cannot be compelled to CONSENT to be subject to these Department of Agriculture regulations. Who is the “person” referred to in the provisions of these Department of Agriculture regulations? Is Amos Miller a “person” in this “class of persons?” Or, is Amos a spiritual man of God?

CONSENT. A concurrence of wills. VOLUNTARY yielding or compliance therewith. Agreement; the ACT or result of coming into harmony or accord. CONSENT is an ACT of reason, accompanied by deliberation, the mind weighing as in a balance the GOOD or EVIL on each side. It means a VOLUNTARY agreement by a person in the possession and exercise of sufficient mental capacity to make an intelligent CHOICE to do something proposed by another. It supposes a physical power to ACT, a moral power to ACT, and a serious, determined, and FREE use of these powers. CONSENT is implied in every agreement. It is an ACT unclouded by FRAUD, DURESS, or sometimes MISTAKE. Black’s Law Dictionary, 5th. Edition.

Did Amos Miller CHOOSE to VOLUNTARILY ACT to CONSENT to be subject to these Department of Agriculture regulations? If he did was his choice to CONSENT to comply with these regulations done due to “fraud” or under “duress” or was it simply a mistake on his part? If it was a mistake Amos ought to correct his mistake to clear up this matter.

Does Amos have to wait until the civil authorities repent before he can be free to serve his neighbors or is it just a matter of his bringing up the CONSENT issue?

If the Commonwealth cannot produce any evidence proving that Amos VOLUNTARILY CONSENTED to be a “PERSON” governed by “the Commonwealth” civil laws and agency regulations then this matter should be quickly settled.

Remember “governments only derive their JUST POWERS from the CONSENT of the governed” and CONSENT always has to be a VOLUNTARY ACT.

This fact seems like a very important thing to keep in mind if you want to enjoy your Creator-given rights. Also, remember the CONTRACT MAKES THE LAW, and CONSENT is implied in every agreement or contract. We must choose wisely when we make choices.