[Protagoras]

Nullification is one of the most dangerous concepts to the continuation of the Union.

I think the author would agree. The difference is in whether one thinks that is a good thing or a bad thing.

[justshutupandtakeit]

This crackpot idea destroys the concept of the Rule of Law and the idea of a Union under a "...supreme Law of the Land." Of course, no one who has studied the life and beliefs of Thomas Jefferson is the least surprised by his underhand attempt to subvert the Constitution and all its treasonous implications. Fortunately John Marshall was in place to frustrate his idiot designs and destructive influence and keep the nation united by law as the true patriots (Washington, Hamilton and even Madison) intended in 1787.

Had he been in the country when it was being debated, and written it is very likely that he would have successfully led the movement to defeat its ratification. Continued weakness in the national government would have led to State alliances with foreign powers and the strangling of the USA in its cradle.

What could be more absurd than a State nullifying a Treaty, conducting its own foreign policy? Who or what was to tell it that it couldn't?

[Constantine XIII]

How is federalism dangerous? :O)

Just curious, he he