To: jammer
Most of those calling for state's rights in this case oppose the concept when it interfers with laws they like. The same with the general welfare and interstate commerce clauses.
The old phrase is true...to be free, you must allow others to be free as well.
14 posted on
08/29/2003 4:56:22 AM PDT by
steve50
(You can't put Constitutional protections in a lockbox, repeal the Patriot Act)
To: steve50
So, you're for the Federal government having absolute power over the states. That is exactly what was argued in the federalist papers before the constitution was adopted. The people who actually wrote the constitution felt that it would limit the Federal government to its enumerated powers, and the states were to be soverign on all other matters.
Damn no wonder this country is going to h-ll in a handbasket!
15 posted on
08/29/2003 6:16:01 AM PDT by
antisocial
(Texas SCV)
To: steve50
Agreed. Only one example need suffice--the War on Drugs.
24 posted on
08/29/2003 7:30:55 AM PDT by
jammer
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