[kosciusko51]

The Feds counter that it is a valid exercise of commerse power because even sales of firearms that don't cross state lines have an effect on interstate commerce.

Yet another bad idea that came out of the FDR administration that has previously been supported by the courts.

Just because it has an effect on interstate commerce, it is not interstate commerce. That is equivalent to saying that the US government can regulate trade between the Middle East and China, as it could affect interstate commerce.

[thecabal]

For those who don't know the case precedent:

Wickard v. Filburn