Power corrupts. Congress proves it.
“Power corrupts” is a principle proven every day by the imperial congress of the United States.
The Massachusetts Personal Liberty Law of 1855: Lessons for Today
After an infamous Supreme Court opinion which claimed that the Federal Fugitive Slave Act precluded a Pennsylvania state law that prohibited blacks from being taken out of Pennsylvania into slavery, the state of Massachusetts passed a personal liberty law on May 21, 1855. This law made it illegal for any state or local government official to…
Governments are not the people themselves
“Governments and political representatives are not the people themselves. They are no more than the people’s agents, whose powers go no further than that authorized by the people in a written and enforceable constitution.” -Kurt Lash
Nullify gun control!
We’re working to nullify federal gun control “laws” in states around the country. You can get involved here: http://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2ndamendmentpreservation
Hold Your Nose and Vote for the Other Guy? No way.
Near the end of the Republican nominating process in 2012, I heard a lot of people commanding that Ron Paul supporters simply “hold their collective noses, and get in line to vote for Romney (or McCain) to prevent some Democrat (who’s policy plans are identical in all but size) from claiming the White-house and ending…
Missouri Action Alert: 2nd Amendment Preservation Act Needs Help
Hearing date is April 15th - take action to fill out a witness form in support today!
Michigan Action Alert: Support HB5420, the 4th Amendment Protection Act
On Mar. 20, Rep. Tom McMillin (R-Rochester) introduced HB5420 to prevent state cooperation with warrantless spying and personal data collection by the NSA and other federal agencies. (learn more about it here) It was referred to the Judiciary Committee where it will need to pass through a majority before it can be considered for a…
Thoughts on McGinnis and Rappaport’s “Originalism and the Good Constitution”, Part 2
This post continues my thoughts on Originalism and the Good Constitution by John McGinnis and Michael Rappaport (part 1 is here). One of the most important parts of Originalism and the Good Constitution is methodological rather than normative. In Chapter 7, the authors argue that original meaning depends not just on the original meaning of the words themselves but on…
We support the entire Bill of Rights, not just part of it
We support the ENTIRE Bill of Rights. Turning a blind eye to one part or another for “security” (or any other reason), puts it all in danger. Are you with us?
Missouri Action Alert: Support SJR27 to Protect Privacy
SJR27, a proposal for a state constitutional amendment that would expressly include electronic data and communications in the same protected class as “persons, houses, papers, and effects,” is moving forward in the Missouri legislature. It passed the senate by a 31-2 vote. It is now in the House Downsizing State Government Committee where it will…
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