Another Victory for the States

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Source: http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/

Skeptical statists will tell you that the 10th Amendment doesn’t have teeth, that is has not been backed by the the Supreme Court, that we who are rallying behind it are a silly novelty. They are greatly missing the point.

The Tenth Amendment movement does not wait for approval from Federal lawmakers or courts to be validated, nor does it need to. The first example in the past decade of state sovereignty scoring a victory without official acknowledgement from DC came when the REAL ID program ...

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kingcal 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Reddit

While it's true that the issue is now a state issue, which may seem like a small consolation, I think that state governments are much more able to be influenced by their constituents. It may be a small change, but it gets the issue closer to the people so they can make more of a difference.

Michael Boldin 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Emma – I agree with you on the principle that you should have the liberty to do this if you want.

But – you’re missing the point.

The BEST way to ensure that your liberty has a chance to thrive and grow – is to keep decisions like this closer to home. On a state level is a far better place than a national one.

Now – if you believe that your ... See all content Hide content

uberVU - social comments 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

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This post was mentioned on Reddit by kpw1179: Regardless of your personal view of Marijuana use, this news should make us all feel a little more free today, knowing that decisions about such things as owning a particular plant are once again in the han…

cunne 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Reddit

why should I feel better because someone locally is telling me I can't do something as opposed to someone far away

Emma 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Take it a few steps further and I’ll be on board.

Why should what *state* I’m in have any bearing on whether I can grow and smoke a plant alone and in the privacy of my own home?

It shouldn’t. Let’s keep the government out of my greenery entirely.

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TenthAmendment 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

Feds to States, We Give Up - You Win. http://bit.ly/2IRdWK

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kpw1179 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Reddit

Regardless of your personal view of Marijuana use, this news should make us all feel a little more free today, knowing that decisions about such things as owning a particular plant are once again in the hands of a bunch bureaucrats in our state houses and not a bunch of bureaucrats in DC.

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protoopus 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Reddit

being from texas, i concur with your correction, except it doesn't make me feel any more free.

kpw1179 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Reddit

That's great. I live in Fort Worth. Don't see MM coming to us any time soon.

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