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Even if it's found to be ambiguous, that would only limit the federal governments power, not increase it. > I'm more of a Jeffersonian in this: a Constitution
by linuxftw 7y ago
Even if it's found to be ambiguous, that would only limit the federal governments power, not increase it.
> I'm more of a Jeffersonian in this: a Constitution perpetuated this many generations on is a form of tyranny by our ancestors.
Then you must believe secession is constitutional and legitimate.
- madhadron 7y agoI don't follow the logic behind either of your statements. Could you please elaborate?
- linuxftw 7y agoSure. Part 1: The US Constitution grants enumerated powers to the US Federal Government. If there is any ambiguity in the Constitution as to whether or not the US Federal government can do something, then the answer is 'they can't.' Part 2: If you believe the constitution is tyrannical in itself, that future generations owe no allegiance to it, then you logically support secession. Why should anyone be bound by any agreement made in the past, perpetually, without external remediation? Secession is the answer; in order for the Constitution to be valid, it has to be voluntary, and it's not voluntary unless secession is legitimate.
- madhadron 7y agoPart 1: No, that doesn't follow at all. Part 2: The reference is to a specific quote from Jefferson. Again, what you're saying just doesn't follow.