Posted on 02/03/2011 10:29:26 PM PST by Citizen X_Area 51
Following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the constitutionality of the new health care law, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) told CNSNews.com that the Obama administration should continue enforcing the health care law despite federal judge Roger Vinson’s ruling that it is unconstitutional.
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...”This is just incredible. A U.S. Senator calling for the abandonment of law. We have seen the enemy, and it is our own”...
Is he not advocating dictatorship?
there is no such thing as a good registered Democrat.
—What do they think this is, illegal immigration?
What would you expect from the Democrats? Do they not believe that the Constitution is outdated and flawed? After all, it was created by dead white men.
To Democrats the "rule of law" only applies to those they wish to punish or persecute; certainly not themselves! Somebody has to be above the law.
Its easy for Durbin to say the law should still be enforced....he does not do the enforcing, hence, he is in no legal jeopardy.
Durbin’s words are the bark of a coward.
All the more reason why states and the people should reassert their 10th Amendment rights wihtout seeking permission from any branch of the federal government by telling the federal government it will not comply with Unconstitutional Obamacare because regulating health care is not an enumerated power granted to Congress and is therefore a power reserved to the states or the people.
If he chooses to continue to enforce it, is that grounds for impeachment???
Remember after Obama was elected when he had the office of President Elect.
Pompous bastards.
Durbin is merely reflecting what the Obama admin plans to do.
You see, what American citizens don’t seem to comprehend is that this government does not intend to follow the law.
So, we have no recourse left that is a peaceful one.
very sad
I must be missing all the republicans out there demanding Obama follow the law.
“Just imagine what the Feds can force you to purchase from the private sector. “
yea, assuming there will still be a PRIVATE sector left in most industries
A lawmaker who doesn’t believe in enforcing the law. They should all be tossed out.
LOL!!!! That is great.
Daring the Pubbies....
Bring it on! If it ever comes to civil war... the American left is the most effeminate demographic group on the face of the planet. We shall grease the wheels of our SUV’s with their entrails!
Having scoured my Constitution fruitlessly searching for the lawful power for the judiciary, or individual judges, to make laws, amend constitutions, or veto legislation, I would have to say that if Obama thinks his health care law is constitutional he should go ahead.
Meanwhile, everyone affected in the particular case which was adjudicated in Florida should go ahead and follow the judge’s absolutely correct ruling.
And every other officer of government throughout the United States should make a similar call as to the constitutionality of the law and act accordingly, in line with their own oaths.
Which includes the immediate impeachment of any or all of those who are trying to enact this clearly unconstitutional law.
I believe this to be what someone has referred to as a “teachable moment.”
It was determined in Marbury vs. Madison wasn’t it?
Any thoughts on my post #56?
Have they appealed and filed for a stay?
Yes, only we don't have any bananas.
Come to think of it, the republic part is in pretty short supply as well.
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