Respondents Diane Monson and Angel Raich use marijuana that has never been bought or sold, that has never crossed state lines, and that has had no demonstrable effect on the national market for marijuana. If Congress can regulate this under the Commerce Clause, then it can regulate virtually anything–and the Federal Government is no longer one of limited and enumerated powers.
Back when all the great conservatives were gushing about their bonehead pick of the week for president I suggested we should push to draft Thomas but anyone who replied did so negatively saying we need him more on the SC. But Thomas would likely get a SC choice and he would know who to select to replace him.
Step 1: Give Arizona to the Sinaloa Cartel. (done)
Step 2: Send FBI agents to be bean counters for the smuggling through Arizona, ensuring the government’s take. (done)
Step 3: Shut down domestic pot growers. (in progress)
Respondents Diane Monson and Angel Raich use marijuana that has never been bought or sold, that has never crossed state lines, and that has had no demonstrable effect on the national market for marijuana. If Congress can regulate this under the Commerce Clause, then it can regulate virtually anything – and the Federal Government is no longer one of limited and enumerated powers.
And he was proved correct when the majority that upheld Obamacare cited the Raich ruling as support.
Every time a FReeper posts support for the War On Drugs, he/she is supporting Obamacare and all its ilk.