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To: P-Marlowe

You might want to read a bit more.

Historically, and traditionally, and tenth-amendment-wise, the “police power” belongs to the states.

The “police power” refers to the essence of criminal jurisdiction, and has to do with matters that effect the health and welfare and general well being of the citizens.

Federal government has criminal jurisdiction where Congress controls things according to their “exclusive legislative authority”.

There are DOJ documents and Supreme Court rullings out there that explain it more, you can research them if you like.


15 posted on 08/29/2013 12:26:43 PM PDT by djf (Rich widows: My Bitcoin address is... 1ETDmR4GDjwmc9rUEQnfB1gAnk6WLmd3n6)
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To: djf; xzins

I don’t care what is historical or traditional, federal criminal statutes apply to all citizens regardless of which states they commit the crime. The Federal Government can’t make a criminal law that only applies to the residents of one state. Federal laws are Federal laws.


18 posted on 08/29/2013 12:52:36 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (There can be no Victory without a fight and no battle without wounds)
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To: djf; P-Marlowe

So you think the Fed should be able to jail you for an act in one state but no jail you for the same act in another state???

You should be saying get rid of the federal law altogether. That’s the only thing that makes sense.


35 posted on 08/29/2013 11:03:39 PM PDT by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for their victory!)
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