Imagine if you and I had a contract but I constantly violated the terms. If you never did anything to enforce the contract, would that be the contract’s fault?
Of course not.
That’s the same problem we have with the federal government It’s not the Constitution’s fault. It’s our fault for not enforcing the terms.
For Further Reading
Blueprint: James Madison’s Advice
A Parchment Barrier: The Constitution Doesnโt Enforce Itself
Parchment Barriers: Not Enough to Stop Tyranny
A โParchment Barrierโ Needs Enforcement
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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