[MplsSteve]

EXACTLY!

I said that in a previous post.

I've always been a believer in the rule of law. I believe that we do have to accept certain laws we don't like. Otherwise, we will approach anarchy.

I still believe that.

But now, we are on the verge of a runaway unaccountable judiciary that will impose its will on us in all matters, large and small.

I hate to advocate a constitutional crisis...but I believe that sooner or later, we will need to have one.

Better now than later.

[the invisib1e hand]

EXACTLY! I said that in a previous post. I've always been a believer in the rule of law. I believe that we do have to accept certain laws we don't like. Otherwise, we will approach anarchy. I still believe that. But now, we are on the verge of a runaway unaccountable judiciary that will impose its will on us in all matters, large and small. I hate to advocate a constitutional crisis...but I believe that sooner or later, we will need to have one. Better now than later.

I believe it was St. Augustine who said - rightly - that a law that is unjust is no law at all, it is an act of violence.

rule of law presumes just law. a law without moral authority is no law at all.

[srweaver]

We have four boxes with which to defend our freedom: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.

Rep. Larry McDonald
1935—1983

[AndyTheBear]

I think the problem is more systemic on the federal level. All three branches have expanded their power, but particularly the legislative and judiciary.

It seems like a quid pro quo, the judiciary gives the legislature expanded rights over the states, and the legislature gives the judiciary veto power over their legislation.

I think its long time they broke their alliance and had a show down. Hopefully both will become weaker in the process.