Centralization of power is not the solution, even if you like the short-term results. In the long-run, it's always dangerous to liberty. @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/lJhN92FSNO
— TenthAmendmentCenter (@TenthAmendment) December 1, 2020
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Not so fast! That "win for religious liberty" in the Supreme Court? It's not as much win as a lot of people believe it is. And there's plenty of loss there too. @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/7AWazgrxlw
— TenthAmendmentCenter (@TenthAmendment) November 30, 2020
This Was Not a Long-Term Win for Liberty
Everybody was excited about the Supreme Court striking down some of New York Gov. Mario Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions on religious gatherings. But this was not a long-term win for liberty. In fact, centralizing power is never good for liberty. It may yield...
New Book: “The Second Founding” by Ilan Wurman
Recently published, by Ilan Wurman (Arizona State):ย The Second Founding: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Amendmentย (Cambridge Univ. Press 2020).ย Here is the book description from Amazon: In The Second Founding: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Amendment, Ilan...
Thomas Jefferson’s Other Declaration: The Kentucky Resolutions of 1798
Most people know that Jefferson was the primary drafter of the Declaration of Independence, but few have even heard of another declaration that could very well be the 2nd most important one he ever wrote: The Kentucky Resolutions of 1798. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday...
Today in History: Bill of Rights Sent to States for Ratification
Today in 1789, President of the United States George Washington sent proposed copies of the Bill of Rights to the state governments which were to consider, debate, and decide whether or not to adopt the list of restrictions upon the power of the general government. In...No sane system would invest this much power in 9 politically-appointed lawyers. But that's exactly what the incorporation doctrine has given us. @mmaharrey10th #supremecourt #constitution #10thAmendment #decentralize #scotus pic.twitter.com/HjCdLY0cXE
— TenthAmendmentCenter (@TenthAmendment) September 28, 2020