More needed like Shea

Lawrence McDonald, “We Hold These Truths” (’76 Press, p. 79), notes that the Supreme Court (United States v. Darby, 1941) “repealed the Tenth Amendment, by saying it ‘states but a truism’ and therefore has no force in giving or withholding power.”

Hmm, a truism that isn’t true, especially if it protects Americans from their own government. Loony liberalism showcased!

Section 1, Article 8 “enumerates” powers. The 10th straight-jackets that list. Indeed, the Constitution locks up all three branches.

Constitutionally, the Supreme Court is the weakest – original jurisdiction in some federal matters its primary function. Read Article 3! The court can’t enforce its rulings; more importantly, it hasn’t authority to “interpret” the document that established it. Letting the court interpret is equal to opening its jail cell. The prisoner, long escaped, became a tyrannical oligarchy. Thanks, liberals.

S-R advocates leaving the 10th issue espoused by Rep. Matt Shea to the courts. They’ll use the same subjectively pragmatic “interpretation” that allows “mothers” to kill unborn children.

Article 8 and 10th Amendment wording is straightforward; no judicial analysis needed. Needed are patriots like Shea brave enough to lead a legitimate fight against federalism gone awry.

Rod Foss

Spokane