But what to do in cases like what occurred during the mafia wars, where officials in state and local enforcement were bribed or threatened into compliance... where "connected" men were "elected" into office by strong-arm tactics, usurping the will of the people? The corruption was so pervasive that the syndicates were literally untouchable.
If the corrupted system would not cooperate with others seeking extradition, then the whole system is rendered ineffective.
The problem with most Commerce Clause regulation is that there really isn't any objective of regulating commerce [...]
I wholeheartedly agree.
The problem lies in the invention of the automobile, paved roads, interstate highway systems and telephones. Criminal enterprise that used to be constricted to localities in horse-and-buggy days can now grow quickly to become an interstate or even international problem before it is even discovered by law enforcement.
Since "transportation across state lines" was really the only authority remotely applicable that was granted to the feds, I believe it was haphazardly stretched out of shape to accommodate such things as they arose.
I might add that at the time, it was done with the blessing of the states (by and large) as they really needed the help.
I am not a cheerleader here, BTW, But I do see the necessity. I would be happy to support another method if there is one you can suggest.
In any event, such things were not implemented by rabid Christians to impress morality upon the nation as has been implied upon this thread. They were implemented as a necessity against criminal organizations.
-Bruce
I believe that is purpose of the process of amendment.
In any event, such things were not implemented by rabid Christians to impress morality upon the nation as has been implied upon this thread. They were implemented as a necessity against criminal organizations.
Having been witness to many of the threads involving the online gambling legislation I'm finding that claim just a little too much to swallow.