[Lurker]

Where EXACTLY in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution is Congress given the specific, enumerated power to criminalize the growing of a plant?

Thanks in advance. I await the results of your diligent research.

[JustSayNoToNannies]

I think it emanates from a penumbra ... or something ...

[OneWingedShark]

Where EXACTLY in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution is Congress given the specific, enumerated power to criminalize the growing of a plant?

The courts have settled on the Commerce clause: "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;"

What they fail to realize is that by placing the 'several states' in a list including foreign nations and Indian tribes (which could be called native nations) there is a limit placed thereon: the federal government cannot legitimately assume 'regulation' to mean something that applied to foreign nations would constitute an act of war -- the enforcement of which would be waging war -- and therefore, being applied to the states, would constitute treason.

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

So, keep in mind that those advocating the War on Drugs are doing no less than advocating Treason.

[PeterPrinciple]

Where EXACTLY in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution is Congress given the specific, enumerated power to criminalize the growing of a plant?

Thanks in advance. I await the results of your diligent research.

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I had some one here at FR quote the general welfare clause on another issue.......................