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Do Federal Regulations Violate the Constitution?

April 15, 2013

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The Myths  The current regulatory environment does not violate the Constitution.  Numerous federal agencies writing enormous amounts of regulations does not violate the Constitution. The fact these regulations are given the force of law even though none of them are passed through the normal legislative process does not violate the Constitution. Any law passed by […]

Does ObamaCare violate the US Constitution? Article 2

August 22, 2011

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Here is a link to the first article I wrote on this subject. http://constitutionmythbuster.com/2011/06/25/does-obamacare-violate-the-us-constitution/ The Myth The individual mandate of the new National Health Care Law does not violate the Constitution because it is authorized by the commerce clause. The health care law in itself is authorized by the general welfare clause. This law does […]

How did the framers of the Constitution define “States’ Rights”?

August 7, 2011

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The Myth This whole notion of States’ Rights is nothing more than code words for slavery and segregation. If you are talking about State rights you are a racist. The Truth Southern States did in fact use the phrase States’ Rights as an excuse to justify slavery and segregation. However this was only the excuse […]

Is Social Justice Compatible with our Constitution?

July 7, 2011

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The Myth Social justice is entirely compatible with our Constitution. It does not violate any provision or principle of the Constitution. The Truth Social justice is based on fundamental set of philosophies that is the direct opposite of the fundamental sets of philosophies our Constitution is based on. These two sets of philosophies are in […]

Does ObamaCare violate the US Constitution?

June 25, 2011

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The Myth The individual mandate of the new National Health Care Law does not violate the Constitution because it is authorized by the commerce clause. The health care law in itself is authorized by the general welfare clause. This law does not violate the Constitution in any way. The Truth The Constitution in no way […]

Did the US Constitution create a National Government or a Federal Government?

May 28, 2011

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The Myth The government created by the United States Constitution is a powerful “national” government with political authority concentrated in Washington DC. The States are mostly controlled by Washington DC. This national government can pass any laws it wishes and the States must comply. These laws can touch each and every individual living in this […]

What does the General Welfare Clause really mean?

May 9, 2011

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The Myth The Constitution grants the Federal Government the power to forcibly confiscate wealth from one group of individuals and transfer the wealth to another group. The method authorized for this confiscation of wealth is taxation and the method for its distribution is welfare, Social Security, Medicare, and Obamacare. This transfer of wealth is authorized […]

What does “Limited Government” really mean?

May 2, 2011

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The Myth  If you are in favor of a limited government you want the United States to turn into Somalia. The Truth  When a member of the Tea Party refers to limited government they are referring to the federal government only. The Constitution created a federal government that is limited to specific powers that are […]

Can the President really use the EPA to enact Cap and Trade?

April 30, 2011

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The Myth The president can use executive departments such as the EPA or Health and Human Services to issue rules and regulations that have the full force of laws.  The Truth According to the Constitution the legislative branch of the US government is the only branch authorized to write and pass laws. The legislative does […]

Is the separation of church and state really in the Constitution?

April 26, 2011

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The Myth The First Amendment of the US Constitution created a separation of church and state that mandates any and all religion must be completely removed from all levels of government.  No religious education of any kind can take place in schools funded by the government. No religious activities can take place on property owned by government. No object, even […]

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