People like to blame the Constitution for the overreaching federal government we have today. I’ve always found this to be a little silly. After all, a constitution can’t enforce itself.
When people blame the Constitution for federal tyranny, they are misplacing the blame. It’s not the document’s fault. The failure is in the people who never bothered to enforce it.
For Further Reading
A “Parchment Barrier” Needs Enforcement
A Parchment Barrier: The Constitution Doesn’t Enforce Itself
Parchment Barriers: Not Enough to Stop Tyranny
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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