[jeffc]

Haven't finished reading this or the links (bookmarked), I must comment on one line that stood out to me that must be emphasized to all:

...the BOPA elevates our “creature” to the status of a sovereign party right up there with The States...

I believe this was a willful act on the part of those who wrote the BOPA to undermine our rights and the rights of the several States, thus giving more (and more and more) power to the controlling central government.

Our Founding Fathers knew what kind of people are drawn to "public service", those who crave power for the sake of power over others. Their attempt at limiting it lasted a fair amount of time, but now the Fed is a ravenous behemoth full of blood-sucking, power-hungry tools. They are out to destroy the Constitution while making it look like they are upholding it.

[WXRGina]

I believe this was a willful act on the part of those who wrote the BOPA to undermine our rights and the rights of the several States, thus giving more (and more and more) power to the controlling central government.

Our Founding Fathers knew what kind of people are drawn to "public service", those who crave power for the sake of power over others. Their attempt at limiting it lasted a fair amount of time, but now the Fed is a ravenous behemoth full of blood-sucking, power-hungry tools. They are out to destroy the Constitution while making it look like they are upholding it.

True points, all!