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To: LibertarianInExile

So, given that about 10 constitutional principles collide in this one, which do you think is the position that a "strict construtionist" should take?


6 posted on 10/10/2005 9:39:53 AM PDT by AndyJackson
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To: AndyJackson
So, given that about 10 constitutional principles collide in this one, which do you think is the position that a "strict construtionist" should take?

The 10th amendment. This issue is not discussed in any way shape or form in the constitution, and should thus be left to the states.

8 posted on 10/10/2005 9:42:44 AM PDT by Rodney King (No, we can't all just get along.)
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Are the Feds acting in accordance with the original intent of the Commerce Clause, in you view?


38 posted on 10/10/2005 10:00:13 AM PDT by Ken H
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To: AndyJackson

"So, given that about 10 constitutional principles collide in this one,..."

Which ones? I'm no scholar, but I don't see where the constitution addresses this at all.


42 posted on 10/10/2005 10:02:19 AM PDT by Pessimist
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To: AndyJackson
What 10 principles 'collide'?

The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government, are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce; with which last the power of taxation will, for the most part, be connected. The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties, and properties of the people, and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the State.--Federalist 45

There is only one answer. Which I really don't expect Justice Roberts to adhere to

108 posted on 10/10/2005 11:22:34 AM PDT by billbears (Deo Vindice)
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To: AndyJackson

That's the problem with using the Court's decision in this case to judge Roberts, or any of the other Justices, even Stevens, by the decision in this case.


138 posted on 10/10/2005 12:12:53 PM PDT by libstripper
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