[lentulusgracchus]

The 10th merely stated that the states retained their local police powers and the power to regulate certain local and state concerns it did not empower states to take any action that would affect the Nation.

I'm sure he can see through your squid ink, but you really shouldn't try to micturate into rustbucket's ear like that.

Quote the Tenth -- don't just sit there mischaracterizing it.

[justshutupandtakeit]

My characterization of its meaning and import is completely exact. In no way was it a "Get Out of Union for Free" card.