A bill hit the floor today in our state legislature that would adversely affect the homeschooling rights of parents in Missouri. We were afraid making a simple phone call would be too little too late, so we loaded up the car and headed off to Jefferson City, MO. I'm embarrassed to say I'd never been there before and it was only 2 1/2 hours away. Everything was beautiful! Security at the capitol building was nearly nonexistant and we were able to walk around freely and go to see our representatives and senators. The House was in open session and we were able to watch debate on the floor. We are planning a trip to return when we will have more time to enjoy the city.
Sign over the South entrance to the Capitol Building
Main Entrance
Governor's Mansion
House in open session. Check out the huge stacks of paper. Some of the Reps. were really young!
Wow! What a turnout! Everyone was so orderly and well-mannered too. We entered the building and made one lap on the 3rd floor just to let our Senators and Representatives know we were there. Our lobbiest said, now all he has to do when questionable legislature comes up is say, "Remember what happened last time? Do you really want all those people back here?"
Scripture carved inside the capitol
WWII Pamphalet encouraging everyone to get into the war effort by saving their waste fats for gunpowder.
Another WWII pamphalet. What if the whole nation banded together today to support our troops during war time like they did then?
Wonderful pictures of your Capitol! I recently visited Springfield for the first time. Beautifull area. I was certainly glad to see the inscriptions worked into the marble at the capitol. So wonderful to see that the courts cannot order them taken out of there without a lot of rebuilding. I hope they will be there forever.