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Posted on 09/14/2020 11:55:02 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
I think the issue before this court will be poorly understood by the Socialist Democrats. They don’t understand the words “Unfettered” in this context. Let me be succinct in summary of the socialist democrats texts at the hill.
Socialist Democrats: Believe that the State should be able to completely control all aspects of public health. Therefore, when a pandemic strikes, the state can take control to ‘protect the public’. They quote the Supreme Court rulings that empowered states to protect in public health crisis including restricting businesses, quarantine of the sick. Therefore, they agree with the Democratic governors whom shut down states.
Republic/Patriots: Believe the states have the right to quarantine the sick, and to react to a public health crisis. However, their powers are restricted wherein there are differential treatment of groups. IE arresting Christians at small church services but allow huge Democratic sponsored public protests. Further, there is legal precedence for quarantine of the sick, THERE IS NO PRECEDENCE for QUARANTINE of the healthy.
I don’t think the Democratic Socialists considered the potential ABUSE of the Constitution wherein a single elected official, such as a Governor of a state, could restrict movement, commerce, and Constitutional freedoms of Americans when they are HEALTHY. That is NOT an unfettered right of Government. I believe that it self evident that this is Unconstitutional. However, excepting this would mean that the Socialist Democrats would be responsible for those Healthy Americans whose rights have been trampled.
I see this as akin to what happened to the Japanese Americans in WWII who were sent to internment camps. They were sent to prevent ‘espionage’ activities, but most were loyal Americans singled out due to race. Healthy Americans and Loyal Americans can not have their rights trampled in the name of ‘Safety’.
I’d prefer saying that there’s many others that will be saved for this! Our guys put up a heck of a fight and deserve credit for doing so. The damage wasn’t done by those opposing Wolf.....it ALL lays at Wolf’s feet alone!
At least it shouldn't.
Although, the way this circus is being run now, anything is possible.
Trans Levine just said the state’s attorneys are taking a look at the ruling from the federal judge...so we’ll see.
“There is no question that this Country has faced, and will face, emergencies of every sort,” he wrote. “But the solution to a national crisis can never be permitted to supersede the commitment to individual liberty that stands as the foundation of the American experiment.”
The real tragedy here is that it has taken so long for this case to reach this point - irreparable harm has been done to the liberties of all Pennsylvanians - and in many cases irreparable harm has been done to them economically, as well - harm that could have been avoided if this matter had been taken up as an emergent matter.
I would say that we need federal legislation which commands the federal courts to take cases of this kind - involving emergency orders by not just federal officials, but specifically state and local ones, which have as one of there principal issues the liberties of American citizens - on an emergent basis, and to provide for temporary and permanent restraining orders where necessary. The job of government is, first and foremost, to protect the liberties of the people of this country - that’s in the Preamble to the Constitution, that’s the VERY REASON for our government having been established in the first place!
There are split decisions in federal courts over governor's edicts. Unfortunately when the questions get to the USSC, freedom might rest with the vote of one man, John Roberts.
Ok...so now we can stop wearing these stupid masks?
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Can business who have been fined (in this case $10K) seek damages?
Asking for a friend.
I would also add that no matter what the emergency is and no matter how dangerous that emergency seems, it omits still going to be less dangerous than unfettered government power. There is no entity on earth responsible for more human deaths and human suffering than governments with unlimited power. There were millions killed in Hitler’s concentration camps, the tens of millions starved by Stalin’s collectivist agricultural policies, and who knows how many millions by Mao’s Cultural Revolution. Unchecked government is always more dangerous than whatever crisis allowed that unchecked government to assume power.
If the POS Governor’s edicts are unconstitutional, then is all this shutdown crap over? Where does this go from here?
The local grocery store, drugstore, hardware store and restaurant all require masks be worn to enter because the county commissioners decided to mandate them for everyone.
But I never wear a mask into any of these places because they don't enforce the mandate. No one has ever said a word to me. Many others besides myself have chosen to decide for themselves whether to wear a mask or not. I don't need some elected lay county commissioners to tell me whether to wear a mask or not when they don't know a mask from a hole in the ground.
Beside I have worked in the medical health industry during my career and so has my wife. Medical professionals wear masks to prevent the spread of much larger germs and bacteria. Masks do absolutely no good in preventing the passage of this inert sub-microscopic virus. It's all for show.
And that is why these masks have become more of a fashion accessory now and not a disease preventative measure.
Liberate yourself and stop wearing the damn mask.
Quote from the ruling:
“The Constitution cannot accept the concept of a ‘new normal’ where the basic liberties of the people can be subordinated to open-ended emergency mitigation measures.”
Amazing how we are so elated when judges do the right thing and defend the constitution....probably because it doesn't happen as often as it should, 100% of the time.
Sounds nice a broad. Now to convince all the leftist businesses that will still want to social distance and require masks - Or maybe not. How they react will certainly determine whether I do business with them. As is now, I don't wear a mask and I don't social distance.
COMING SOON TO OHIO...FINALLY!!
OHIO SUIT DETAILS BLOW THE SCAM SKY HIGH
COVID: Major case filed against Ohio governor and the state of Ohio for restricting freedom without legitimate justification.
https://blog.nomorefakenews.com/2020/09/14/covid-major-case-filed-against-ohio-for-restricting-freedom/
A DeWine RECALL PETITION also filed.
Great news, now do the same to Murphy in NJ.
Agreed!
Roberts will undoubtedly overrule him.
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