Posted on 01/24/2011 4:16:36 PM PST by Smokeyblue
The best argument I can see for liberals to oppose it is this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Term_Limits,_Inc._v._Thornton
Another possible argument is the possibility for a “patchwork” of state laws resulting in a violation of equal protection under the 14th Amendment.
He already claimed exemption from any requirement by means of the 14th! True .. but as legally grounded as any thing else he has done.
My point is this — any Judge or official in charge of placement on the ballot could have required and still can require proof of a reasonable sort. In fact ANY Supreme Court Judge could reach out and grab this case with powers of compelling testimony, as could any member of any Federal legislative committee.
It is likely, imo, that a local prosecutor might give over the case — that being allegations of fraud, and other crimes — so that a local Grand Jury could brings hear and compel testimony.
All it takes is Courage. The law is already there.
What is HERE, NOW, is tyranny. A common form of tyranny, one that exists only because officials and judges — save only Colonel Lakin — have no bit of courage.
Here you go BP1.
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