[TKDietz]

"If those second two types of activity are constitutionally off-limits to the federal government, then it doesn't have the full power to do the first. Again, it doesn't matter what state law says."

I don't think it's as simple as that, but you have a right to your opinion. I bet the Supreme Court examines the state law in their opinion on Ashcroft v. Raich though.

[inquest]

I bet the Supreme Court examines the state law in their opinion on Ashcroft v. Raich though.

That's the problem. They're always looking for an excuse to muddy up a simple issue. Gives them far more wiggle room that way.