Posted on 07/04/2009 11:57:00 AM PDT by theothercheek
In its editorial marking the 233rd year since the founding of our nation, The Washington Post notes; “The men who produced the Constitution were preoccupied with the abuse of power. They talked in terms of restraint, division of powers, limits on government. They were ever mindful of the ways in which a majority could impose its will on a minority.”
But as Ricci v. DeStefano demonstrates, sometimes the abuse of power occurs when the government seeks to impose its will on a majority.
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Civil rights are not guaranteed by our Constitution, inalienable rights are!
Yup.
And if for some reason you decide to file an “equal protection” lawsuit based on the 14th Amendment, guess what?
You just declared yourself to be a “United States” citizen and are under the exclusive legislative jurisdiction of Congress.
As GM/Chrysler bondholders well know. [/sarc][/cynic]
Wanna bet there will be another Supreme Court challenge, this time about superceding (nullifying, really) bankruptcy law?
Considering the USSC responses to both the GM/Chrysler bondholders, and the BC/Eligibility Issue (They could force the matter and shut everyone up!) I’m going to bet that there won’t be one.
At what point, might I ask, does the USSC, the Congress, or the Executive become a domestic enemy of the Constitution that service members are sworn to defend against? Is it when congress passes laws, in the face of overwhelming public opposition, which have portions which are to be filled in later? Is it when the Executive forces businesses to dissolve & reform bypassing and not honoring its obligations? Is it when the high-court DOES NOT EVEN HEAR the complaints of wronged people? Or ensure the legality and eligibility of the President?
When is enough enough?
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