Presidential Tyranny 2.0: Executive Power as the Enemy of Freedom
Presidential power has been on a pathway of expansion beyond what the Constitution outlined, and what a government of, by, and for the people requires, since George Washington was president.
Does the Constitution Contain a Right to Privacy?
The Constitution was created to spell out the limited rights or powers given to the federal government. And it was clearly understood that the government had no powers that weren’t authorized in the Constitution.
Obamacare: Another Assault on Federalism
The astute constitutional student will recognize that there is no authority whatsoever under Article 1 Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution (the part of the Constitution which outlines the powers of the federal government) to create or administer a health care system.
Enumerated Powers of States
In modern times, the federal government’s enumerated powers have been construed so broadly that one may be pardoned for asking if anything really has been reserved.
There is no “National” Health Care System
There is all this talk of the “Nation’s†health care system; however, I fail to find where health care is a “national†object. There is nothing whatsoever in the Constitution suggesting it is among the certain enumerated objects of the “Federal†government
Are federal campaign finance laws constitutional?
There is an on-going debate about the extent to the First Amendment bars congressional campaign finance limits. That debate is important, but it doesn’t address a more fundamental question: What empowers Congress to regulate congressional campaign finance at all?
The School Address is an Outrage: Here’s Why
Mike Rozeff on the 11 reasons Obama should stay out of the classroom.
Is ObamaCare Constitutional?
A major goal of our Constitution and Bill of Rights is to limit government power. National health care proposals would increase that power greatly.
The Constitution as “Default Deny”
The founders believed in distributed government. They expressed the idea that wherever possible, problems and disputes should be addressed locally.
Tennessee: Firearms Freedom Act Passes Both Houses
On its way to the Governor’s desk, the bill states that “federal laws and regulations do not apply to personal firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition that is manufactured in Tennessee and remains in Tennessee.”
Can Congress Write Any Law it Wants?
The whole purpose of the Constitution is, was, and has been to define the government, to impose restraints on the government, and to guarantee personal freedoms.
Why a Tenth Amendment?
Most of the states demanded a constitutional amendment explicitly limiting the federal government to those enumerated in the Constitution. That amendment became the Tenth.
Enumerated Powers Act is Making Progress
from DownsizeDC.org The “Enumerated Powers Act” would force Congress to cite its Constitutional authority for every law it passes. When we last reported to you in late July this bill had 52 co-sponsors in the House, and had just been introduced in the Senate by Tom Coburn, gaining a whopping 22 co-sponsors almost immediately.
Enumerated Powers – and Nothing More
Following the rules. We’re all asked (well…told, actually) that we need to do this each and every day. The federal government tells us what to do more often that we even pay attention to. We’re told that we need to give them money, we need to submit to patdowns at airports, we need to allow [...]
Turn off those lights! Or else
Politicians already exercise the (unconstitutional) power to tell us what we can drink, what we can smoke, how much we should earn, what many products should cost and much more. Now, they want to tell us what kind of light bulb we should be “allowed” to use in the privacy of our own homes.
Seventeen Things Only
When considering the 10th Amendment, it’s essential to understand its purpose. In reading it, one sees quite clearly that its effect is to limit the powers of the federal government to those specifically listed in the Constitution – and give the rest to “the States, respectively, or to the People.” But why is this a [...]
Is it time to abolish the TSA?
Yes is the argument that Becky Akers makes in her recent LewRockwell.com article.
Support the Enumerated Powers Act
This legislation, from Representative John Shadegg (R-AZ), would make Congress far more likely to follow the 9th and 10th Amendments:
Is the TSA Constitutional?
Recently, the TSA – in an effort to improve their awful public image – launched a blog. Yes, the TSA is “reaching out” to all of us – and it’s not to pat us down without a warrant…this time. According to a post at ThinkProgress.org, it didn’t kick off too well. In fact, so many [...]
Support the Enumerated Powers Act
From DownsizeDC.org: It’s time for Congress to “cite chapter and verse.” When they pass new laws or spend taxpayer money they should be required to point to the specific language in the Constitution that empowers that action. The “Enumerated Powers Act” would require them to do precisely that. Help us bring this bill to a [...]
Not Yours to Give: Limited Federal Powers
Guest Commentary by David Smith The concept of the Constitution of the United States is not to award unlimited Powers to the Federal Government or to Congress. See also the ideas expressed in Col. Crockett’s speech from my blog, “Not Yours To Give” from a few days ago. The idea is that the States were [...]
Energy Security and the 10th Amendment
From the Associated Press: A year after warning America of its addiction to oil, President Bush is expected to renew concerns about energy security in his State of the Union address. More… Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman says the administration over the years has spent nearly $12 billion in developing new energy technologies. He cited the [...]
Social Security and the 10th Amendment
Guest Commentary by David Smith Let me ask you a couple of questions. First, which demographic segment has the best voting record? Meaning, of any age group, which group votes more regularly than any other? Old people, right? Retirees, seniors…old people. No offense intended. So if you wanted to propose a government entitlement program and [...]
Jan 14, 2008 | Categories:Enumerated Powers | Tags: 10th Amendment, Constitution, David Smith, Enumerated Powers, enumerated-power, Guest Commentary, Limited Government, Social Security, Welfare | 6 Comments »