Sinkspur is quite rightly concerned about federalism, which is an essential element of our republic. The problem is he doesn't seem to grasp that there are limits to federalism. But I can't say I can blame him too much. The Federal government has usurped a lot much power that rightly belongs to the states. For someone who is concerned about this usurpation, it is easy to overreach and fail to recognize a legitimate exercise of Federal power.
Let's give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Being nasty to him isn't going to help.
"there are limits to federalism",Slavery being one.