Things I’ve Learned In Law School #1
The Constitution was intended to limit the Federal government power so that the State governments could, with a few exceptions, do whatever they wanted. Two hundred years later, thanks to the Supreme Court, the same Constitution is used to limit the State governments so that the Federal government can, with a few exceptions, do whatever it wants.
… that said, of course, I don’t think the answer to “what do we do about it now” is altogether clear. Perception is reality, and the vast majority of people perceive that the present Federalist order is the way things are supposed to be. Going back would require a revolution, and those tend to be very messy. We were unbelievably lucky the first time: I wouldn’t want to roll the dice again.
March 16th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Curious how that worked out isn’t it?
March 17th, 2008 at 6:15 am
to which I say “@#$@#$#%$^%&^*&(#!@#~!!!!!!”
March 22nd, 2008 at 3:26 pm
I agree and sadly don’t know the answer either. I do know this, our 2 party democracy has failed. Those in power will continue to profit from our suffrage. They will also continue to squander our resources, bankrupt our country and sell our future for their gain. Until we as a people do something about it.