Thus summing up the Southron viewpoint on the Constitution very nicely.
Answer that, and we can move on to the secondary issues you raise. But answer that first.
I did, in message 862. Didn't you read it?
The Declaration of Independence precedes the Constitution. The Federal Government is a mere Agent of the Sovereign States, and enjoys only such powers as they grant it.
Answer that, and we can move on to the secondary issues you raise. But answer that first. ~~ I did, in message 862. Didn't you read it?
Humor me with a single-word, "YES" or "NO" answer, rather than bobbing and weaving and re-tracing your steps.
A one word answer only, please. (None of this conditionalized "If he goes about it Legally" business, because that implies that Individuals do NOT enjoy Natural Rights; rather, Rights exist only insofar as they are "legally" defined by Governments).
YES, or NO?
One word only: YES, or NO. Then we'll proceed.
I happen to live in Oklahoma (now), but I am Iowa Yankee born and raised.