Now, what kind of a la-la land statement is this? Geez, robertpaulsen, let's start by assuming there's NO LAW on the books.
I bet there's a thousand laws on the state books regarding election advertising -- are you kidding?
Why don't you start by assuming there are contrary laws on the state books. You'll agree that those laws would be in violation of the supremacy clause?
"Is Vermont in violation of the Supremacy Clause because weapons banned under the 1994 AWB are legal under Vermont State law?"
I have no idea. Does Vermont state law say, "flash suppressors are legal" or is Vermont state law silent? If state law is silent, then how can there be a conflict? If there is a conflict, then yes, Vermont is in violation of the Supremacy clause.
You disagree?
So what happens if those State laws are voided? Then there are no laws allowing political advertising 30 days before an election, yes? It would therefore be legal under State law, yes?
Does Vermont state law say, "flash suppressors are legal" or is Vermont state law silent? If state law is silent, then how can there be a conflict? If there is a conflict, then yes, Vermont is in violation of the Supremacy clause.
Same thing as above. If the State law allowing flash suppressors is voided, then flash suppressors are still legal, yes?
If there is no State law against it, it's not illegal under State law.