The looming fight over the next Supreme Court justice reveals yet another problem with the dubious incorporation doctrine.
The incorporation doctrine sounds good in theory. Supporters believe the Court will protect your liberty from state and local tyranny. But in effect, it has centralized even more authority at the federal level and given nine politically connected lawyers far too much power.
For Further Reading
The Incorporation Doctrine Broke the Constitutional System
The Incorporation Doctrine and the Bill of Rights
Retired Supreme Court Justice Shows Danger of Trusting Federal Courts with Incorporation
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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