If you listen to a debate on the constitutionality of some government action, you’ll witness a lot of mental gymnastics. Judging by the argument, you’d think determining constitutionality was really hard.
It’s not.
“Light Horse” Harry Lee, a delegate at the Virginia ratifying convention explained it in simple terms.
For Further Reading
Constitution 101: Living and Breathing Is the Same as Dead
Nine Reasons the โLiving, Breathingโ Constitution View Is a Lie
Constitution Owner’s Manual: The Real Constitution the Politicians Don’t Want You to Know About
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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