Ok, so it’s actually two questions, but they go hand in hand. From Paul Hein at Strike the Root:
1. If governmental action is NOT in accord with the Constitution, is the government legitimate?
2. If a government is not legitimate, can it command your obedience?
My answers? “No” and “only by force.”
Michael Boldin [send him email] is the founder of the Tenth Amendment Center. He was raised in Milwaukee, WI, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on twitter - @michaelboldin and Facebook.
Latest posts by Michael Boldin (see all)
- Anti-Federalist vs Federalist CLASH: Montesquieu and Separation of Powers - December 9, 2024
- Rights Are Not Gifts from Government: The Founders’ View - December 6, 2024
- 4 Forgotten Principles That Fueled the American Revolution - December 4, 2024