Well, you chose to ignore my post calling you on the fact that you just stated that in office, your laws wouldn't follow the Constitution (an
admission of treason).
Originally posted by iori_komei
I am saying that they are not unconstitutional because nothing in the Constitution forbids them.
Wrong. Isn't the Tenth Amendment nifty?
Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and People. Ratified 12/15/1791. Note
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to
the people.
Meaning that if it isn't in the Constitution, it's reserved to the states, counties, municipalities, or individuals.
I mean, come on. This is the second criminal thing you said you would endorse, the first being that you had no problem with rape as a means to
extract information.
Originally posted by slackerwire
If the power isn't expressly granted to the government in the Constitution, that does not mean it is ok. As I stated before, using your logic,
genocide is constitutional since it isn't prohibited in said document right?
Well, to be fair, genocide isn't allowed. Well, without a trial. Bolding is mine, again.
Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. Ratified 12/15/1791.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases
arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for
the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be
deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just
compensation.
[edit on 26-8-2007 by Johnmike]
