[congressman]

"We, the people... estabilish justice...."

Are you suggesting that Alabama has the right to segregate its schools? to deny homosexuals the right to the benefits of marriage? That Mississippi can allow "Whites Only" hotels? That each state is its own kingdom? Isn't that secession?

No. Thats not what I'm saying, and I'm absolutely puzzled has to how you could even create such stupidity out of a concept as simple as I described. If you're trying to create something out of nothing, then you failed... and miserably. If you're trying to actually understand what I wrote, I would suggest you first read the the constitution, then come back and post something intelligent. This may be somewhat of a task for you though.

If you read the constitution, you would know that I didn't mention repealing the amendment dealing with slavery, so that gets rid of the the slavery topic. Secondly, its not actually a secret, but keep it between us just in case... states ALREADY have the right to deny homosexual marriage, and most DO.

And as far as states being their own 'kingdom'... I would say for me, 'almost that'. States originally had rights and the founders beautiful vision gave them a powerful voice. Today states have no rights or representation in Washington, but by golly Canada and Mexico do.. and the nation is crumbling. And its not a coincidence. We took away the states power to influence its very own union, and gave all power 'to the people'. Bull. The people lost power when the federal government ignored the 9th amendment and started writing laws that placed mandates on states that the state couldn't deny, or would bribe them or 'highly encourage' states to accept their views and implement their vision using funding and rules/regulations. The seatball law comes to mind. The federal government can't impose it themselves, because its a 'state right'. Yet, they can withhold much needed funding for highways and other transportation if the state doesn't follow the federal government rule. Well, truth be told, the states actually created the federal government. It wasn't the other way around. So why do we allow it today? Because the government is too big, too powerful, and too arrogant. I'm sick and tired of it.

So yes, I'd veto EVERY bill that took away from states rights. If the constitution doesn't give the federal government the EXPLICIT power to do certain things, then its left up to the state. I'm a gay marriage supporter, and fight yearly in various states to see that it becomes legal, or remains legal. But I also support the state that bans it, because as of now, it is their right. And apparently the federal government backs them up strongly with the DOMA.

So don't come at me with the whole 'general welfare clause' in your next post, or some article from a professor of Constitutional Law at University of I don't give a rat's behind..... I've heard them both a million times. And they make as much sense as your fearmongering posts about 'white only toilets' if Congressman had his way...

So what do you have constructive? As bad as I'd like to stay and wait, I'm afraid I'd never have the time to see it in one of your posts.

Amendments anyone? :rockon:

Let me add another to my list while I'm at it: The states would have the power to leave the Union if its rights where violated. (I almost forgot that one.)

(on a side note, I'd also like to see all american territories recieve either statehood or full representation. the latter would require a constitutional amendment. and just to be consistent, washington d.c. should be represented fully, but also, only with a constitutional amendment. as it would be quite unconstitutional currently to give a non-state, full representation.)