Federal judges in Nevada reject challenge in tax dispute case

Nevada Appeal / Associated Press ^ | July 18, 2003 | CHRISTINA ALMEIDA

[freekitty]

Just exactly what did we as American citizens give up when the Justices voted on the sodomy law compliments of O'Connor?

It seems like everyone and their dog are going all out to make sure we are closer to serfdom.

[jpconservative]

What do you think about state constitutions that include language similar to this on education?

I don't believe that education rises to the level of inclusion in a state constitution.

[Thud]

See Nos. 38 & 40 in this thread.

[Thud]

See Nos. 38 & 40.

The Nevada Supreme Court having ruled, this one has to go the U.S. Supreme Court. No other court can touch it.

[Ken H]

the U.S. Supreme Court, in a line of cases going back to 1849, has held that only Congress, not the federal courts, has the power to decide whether a state has a "republican form of government."

I admit I'm holding my breath for the current USSC to uphold the plain language of Article IV.

I don't see in the Constitution why it falls only to Congress to rule on Article IV.

The USSC strikes down State Legislatures and State SC's on the basis of one Amendment or another, so why should they not rule on Article IV as well?

[Lurking Libertarian]

I'd rather see Congress do it than the Supreme Court.

[Ken H]

FYI. More discussion on SCONEV mischief.

[Ken H]

Make that: I'm not holding my breath

[whereasandsoforth]

Just a question for a legal brain out there...what if the Nevada legislature told the SCofN to go to h&ll, and that they refuse to go against the state constitution? What about separate powers? As I see it, the bozo-types in the state house should not have taken this to another body (SCofN), and after they did, the SCofN should have refused to get involved. No alcohol tonight but I am sleepy. Maybe I'm dreamin'.

[Ken H]

I'd rather see Congress do it than the Supreme Court.

Congress could do it, but is there any constitutional reason that the USSC couldn't uphold Article IV as well?

[Area51]

Someone call Henry Bowman, I am gonna raise some hogs.

[John123]

The Nevada Supreme Court having ruled, this one has to go the U.S. Supreme Court. No other court can touch it.

Alright, how hard is it to get the case before the Supreme Court?

Also, can the SCOTUS issue an injunction to prevent the Nevada Congress from voting for tax increases with a simple majority?

[goldstategop]

Refuse to pay an ILLEGAL tax is a good start. First, Impeach The SCON Seven! And then abolish judicial review by the Nevada State Courts.

[Johnny Crab]

What does "adequate funding" mean?

It means enough of other people's money to get re-elected next term....like crackheads needing adequate rock....

[Thud]

It is very hard to get the U.S. Supreme Court to take cases. It could issue an injunction, but IMO there's a better (and faster) chance of persuading the Nevada Supreme Court to issue a stay.

[RIGHT IN SEATTLE]

Recall talk in my "NECK" of the desert!

[First Amendment]

The question is has enough been done, are they truly at an impass, where they can't accomplish all three, before throwing out 1 of the 3 provisions.

There is another option. Since all levels of gov't are saturated with bloated departments and at best useless drones (many worse than useless, making nuisances of themselves by tormenting citizens or hassling them with red tape and over amped permits etc), how about letting a lot of the drones go? Whenever there is a budget shortfall, the first thing the local or state governments do is scream about laying off firemen and policemen, or the poor kids who won't be able to read or write. How about cutting salaries (or positions) of unelected beaurocrats and the top heavy and overpaid elected scum?

[Michael Barnes]

Your profile sucks.

[AlligatorEyes]

Sadly that is the only viable solution.

Eyes

[John123]

but IMO there's a better (and faster) chance of persuading the Nevada Supreme Court to issue a stay.

I'm intriqued. What better way do you have in mind?