[NCSteve]

For the power given to Congress by the Constitution does not extend to the internal regulation of the commerce of a State (that is to say of the commerce between citizen and citizen), which remains exclusively with its own legislature; but to its external commerce only, that is to say, its commerce with another State, or with foreign nations, or with the Indian tribes.

And if we adhered to this guidance, fully a quarter or a third of the Federal government would simply cease to exist. Imagine the long period of prosperity and peace that would ensue. Other than the scores of unemployed lawyers, that is.

[tacticalogic]

Imagine the long period of prosperity and peace that would ensue.

Sounds like a good way to encourage manufactures and promote the general welfare.