In the spirit of comity that fills us all on Free Republic, I think I will overlook your trying to raise the old "Klansman" canard and treat your remarks seriously. Besides, you seem to have swerved into the truth.
The unbridled growth of Federal power has been promulgated by both national parties. That's the point. That is why it is so important to restore the Constitutional balance by repealing the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Amendments as a starting point to restoring the Sovereignty of the States.
Hear here!
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