Through the use of the ubiquitous “Commerce Clause”. Their actions are for the well-being of the children of the village of course.
chulaivn66,
I wonder how that can be when our founders added a number of declaratory and restrictive clauses to our Constitution [its first ten amendments] to specifically prevent misconstruction or abuse of powers granted to Congress ___ one declaratory clause dealing with firearms, and another reserving to the States and the people therein all regulatory powers not granted to Congress. Seems crystal clear from the historical record that the regulation of firearms was specifically removed from Congress’ power over commerce by the 2nd Amendment, and intentionally reserved by the States and people therein under the Tenth Amendment. And this was done to preserve and protect federalism, our Constitution’s plan.
JWK
If the America People do not rise up and defend their federal Constitution and the intentions and beliefs under which it was adopted, who is left to do so but the very people who it was designed to control and regulate?
They are abrogating the contract, the Constitution, between the people and their government by usurping authority not granted to them and amending whatever they choose in violation of their oath of office to achieve the goals desirous of the mob. They are succumbing to the power of influence. They are violating the law of the land and doing so as you clearly and effectively point out in your statements and referrences.
You, I and all about us are witnessing the collapse of the Republic. This is how it happens and our vociferous protestations and debates of the fine points will not affect the outcome. Recalling a statement made regarding the need for the frequency of rebellion and the loss of the blood of tyrants and patriots in the process, I find we are long overdue for remedial action. I am a peaceable man not easily provoked and react only in defense of life, liberty and property. It may well be the acts of those holding high positions in government will provide the catalyst for rebellion and an opportunity for redress. I fear I may live long enough to witness the catastrophe resulting from that opportunity.
In closing I add that, in my experience, barring a realization of wrong doing and self imposed correction of behavior, the only way to stop a bully is through a judicious use of force in self-defense. In other words, “Just say no.” and the chips will fall where they may.