[Mamzelle]

I suppose the next thing is that my state will decide that they can invest my savings better than I can, and therefore gain more in income taxes--and then they'll seize my savings?

That's the same theory, as far as I can tell.

This is such a blow to Freedom and the Rule of Law.

[stylin_geek]

I don't remember where I saw it (possibly polipundit) but the best quote I've seen about this is:

"The state is not allowed in the bedroom, but they can drive a bulldozer through it."

[ken21]

some states are already planning legislation to stop the damage by the u.s. supreme court.

[oldbrowser]

I suppose the next thing is that my state will decide that they can invest my savings better than I can, and therefore gain more in income taxes--and then they'll seize my savings? That's the same theory, as far as I can tell.

I'm wondering about patents and copyrights that could be more effectively used by promoters. Once you open the door to real estate can other property be far behind ?

What ever happened to "Of the people, by the people, for the people" ?

Now it is "Of the state, by the state, for the state". Get used to it.