“As long as there is NO violence on the part of the state, then the federal government dares not resort to violence.”
They don’t need to resort to violence. They can just use their existing civil rights apparatus to force the states to comply. Failing that, they can use the power of the purse, just like they did to mandate speed limits, drinking ages, etc.
“Failing that, they can use the power of the purse, just like they did to mandate speed limits, drinking ages, etc.”
That won’t work on this issue - not in the South. However, it shows why we need a strong candidate like Ted Cruz to push against federal abuse.
Getting him elected is the only hard part.