Comments on: Another Victory for the States http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/10/another-victory-for-the-states/ The Tenther Grapevine Fri, 24 May 2013 23:22:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: grumpygresh http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/10/another-victory-for-the-states/#comment-646 grumpygresh Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:39:04 +0000 http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/?p=654#comment-646 The states clearly have jurisdiction here. Whether it be marijuana, same sex marriage, ID, or health care insurance, the states are sovereign. The federal government has enumerated powers and individuals have the bill of rights/amendments which supersede the federal and state government.
However, it is clear that if the federal government can compel specified commercial activity by its citizens, the US Constitution will be transformed into an instrument of tyranny.
The only practice way to fight this now is on the state level through legislation, state amendments, action by governors and AGs. Combined with the election of a constitutionally minded Republican president in 2012, the health care legislation can be effectively neutered.
If a politician does not support the Constitution and will not fight to rescind the mandates, I have no use for them. And at this point in time, ALL Democrats and many Republicans (but not all) fit this description.

]]> By: Michael Boldin http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/10/another-victory-for-the-states/#comment-645 Michael Boldin Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:49:17 +0000 http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/?p=654#comment-645 Emma – I agree with you on the principle that you should have the liberty to do this if you want.

But – you’re missing the point.

The BEST way to ensure that your liberty has a chance to thrive and grow – is to keep decisions like this closer to home. On a state level is a far better place than a national one.

Now – if you believe that your state should get out of your affairs – what are YOU doing in your state to work to make that happen?

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]]> By: Emma http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/10/another-victory-for-the-states/#comment-643 Emma Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:36:40 +0000 http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/?p=654#comment-643 Take it a few steps further and I’ll be on board.

Why should what *state* I’m in have any bearing on whether I can grow and smoke a plant alone and in the privacy of my own home?

It shouldn’t. Let’s keep the government out of my greenery entirely.

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