VERBATIM
The Jeffersonian principle of
state nullification of unconstitutional federal laws
has been getting more and more media attention over the past several
years — nearly all of it negative, of course. The arguments against it
are
not difficult to answer, especially for
members of this site.
That hasn’t stopped reporters and opinion-molders from smearing
supporters of Jefferson’s view, and letting the public know that anyone
holding such a position can expect
the usual treatment.
And yet, according to recent polling data, the strategy isn’t
working. Despite the best efforts of the perpetual demonization machine,
Rasmussen finds the following: “On the general question of
‘nullification,’ 44 percent believe states should have the right to
block any federal laws they disagree with on legal grounds. Thirty-six
percent disagree and 20 are undecided.”
Check out the Tenth Amendment Center’s
analysis.
No comments:
Post a Comment