Posted on 02/02/2011 7:44:44 AM PST by brucek43
Thomas Jefferson was extremely vocal regarding his fear of the aggregation of power in any branch of the government. As such, he viewed the role of the Supreme Court as being one of restricting the growth of any government agency that went beyond its Constitutional authority. He certainly did not envision a court that spent its time waving a metaphorical magic wand over the expansion of faux Constitutional power. That is, I suspect he would have smiled upon the Court’s belatedly ensuring that a black citizen’s voting rights were secure but looked askance at most of the rest of the Court’s meddling in sovereign state business.
Perhaps had he been present at the Constitutional Convention, the Court’s currently unbridled power might be in harness. His letters later in life were clear: He believed that the people, through their elected Representatives had the ultimate power regarding Constitutional matters.
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If you’re going to pimp your blog, at least get the spelling in the title right.
wha?
Here’s an idea: Next time you choose an article to pimp your blog with, pick one that has a coherent point. It’s so much more enjoyable for the reader.
Yo ar blo pim.
Shouldn’t this be posted in the blogger’s forum?
“Perhaps had he been present at the Constitutional Convention, the Court’s currently unbridled power might be in harness. His letters later in life were clear: He believed that the people, through their elected Representatives had the ultimate power regarding Constitutional matters.”
I hasten to point out that “judicial review” is not found in the constitution. Also, that a judicial veto was discussed and rejected at the convention, although it was not explicitly denied in the Constitution itself. As naturally it wouldn’t be, since if the constitution bothered listing everything the government couldn’t do, it would be as long as the earth’s circumference.
Bruce, you ever going to respond to anyone here? Or are you going to continue to act the part of the quintessential blogpimp?
Heh heh...I’m so gonna save that...
Agree that the Founders believed with good reason that the Constitution barred the predations we now witness. Round heeled judges, arroqant and lawless presidents (Lincoln Jackson, eta l.) and a compliant public allowed the festering.
We must dela with it.
Agree that the Founders believed with good reason that the Constitution barred the predations we now witness. Round heeled judges, arroqant and lawless presidents (Lincoln Jackson, eta l.) and a compliant public allowed the festering.
We must dela with it.
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