Government and Rules
When it comes to the federal government, the Constitution is the rulebook. But the government stopped playing by the rules a long time ago.
The post Government and Rules first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.Who is to Blame for the Latest Federal Gun Control?
Most people have a short memory, keep things partisan, or are completely ignorant of the history of federal gun control. None of these are acceptable ways to deal with the dangers we face. As Samuel Adams warned, “if we suffer tamely as lawless attack on our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom!”
The post Who is to Blame for the Latest Federal Gun Control? first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.The Origins of Originalism
The British had a constitution and the Parliament continually violated it. That, more than anything else, led to the final break in 1776.
The post The Origins of Originalism first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.Who Is the Boss?
Ultimately, government doesn't make the rules for the people. We make the rules for government.
The post Who Is the Boss? first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.Thomas Jefferson: A Little Rebellion Now and Then
Writing to James Madison about Shays’ Rebellion in early 1787, Thomas Jefferson said that “a little rebellion now and then is a good thing.” He considered it an essential check on government power - a warning that violations of the constitution and liberty might lead to serious trouble for rulers.
The post Thomas Jefferson: A Little Rebellion Now and Then first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.The Problem With Power
A lot of people think we can solve our problems by electing the right people. But the problem isn't the people. The problem is power.
The post The Problem With Power first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.North Carolina Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
Under the proposed law, patients would be able to access cannabis on a physician’s recommendation if they suffer from a “debilitating medical condition” such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients could legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana. S711 would also create a regulatory and tax framework for the cultivation and sale of medicinal cannabis. Home cultivation would not be permitted under the law.
The post North Carolina Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.The Most Powerful Word in the English Language
One of my favorite examples of the power of no was Rosa Parks.
The post The Most Powerful Word in the English Language first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.Activists Successfully Sue California Sheriff for Illegally Sharing ALPR Data
Passing laws to limit government surveillance is an important first step, but activism can't end there. Law enforcement agencies have to be monitored and people must take action to ensure such laws are enforced.
The post Activists Successfully Sue California Sheriff for Illegally Sharing ALPR Data first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.Even if They’re Able to Repeal: Zero Authority
Even if they were able to straight up repeal the 2nd, the feds would still have ZERO authority to enact, implement or enforce any federal gun control
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