Most people think the supremacy clause in the Constitution means anything and everything the feds do is “supreme.”
“Most people” are wrong.
The supremacy clause is limited by three key words that always seem to get left out.
For More Information
Who’s Supreme? The Supremacy Clause Smackdown
Understanding Federal Supremacy
The Myth of Absolute Federal Supremacy
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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