"I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground: That 'all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States or to the people' (10th Amendment). To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specifically drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible to any definition." ~Thomas Jefferson
#1- his argument about the 'general welfare' is viable, but doesn't hold up under close scrutiny. General welfare is stuff that helps everyone, not individuals. Healthcare, social security, etc. is for individuals. ((Not to mention the fact that for healthcare, doctors have to provide the care, etc. etc.))
#2- he ignores the rest of the first article, which clearly lays out the Constitutional powers of the US government and, specifically, Congress.
I'd like to try to find the entirety of this interview. Do you know what show this was on?
What this inept newsman does not realize, is that the Constitution, and the private individual, are in no wise related. The united States' Constitution is a contractual document between THE SEVERAL STATES. Therefore the "general welfare" clause would without a doubt refer to (later on in the document) specifically delegated actions which would improve the general welfare of these united States. When the constitution mentions the general welfare of the united States, it is talking about the States, not the people.
He is not necessarily wrong in his main interpretation, but he is DEAD wrong in his TOTAL PRESUPPOSITIONAL THINKING ON THE CONSTITUTION.
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9 comments:
Hey Son3,
the video doesn't work. It says: "This video has been removed due to terms of use violation."
Fixable?
I was on the verge of posting another video in its place when I saw your comment.
Too weird!
How despicable is that. Come on! You're talking about the highest law of the land here - not a bunch of baloney, you airhead!!!!!
Two problems I see with this man's reasoning.
#1- his argument about the 'general welfare' is viable, but doesn't hold up under close scrutiny. General welfare is stuff that helps everyone, not individuals. Healthcare, social security, etc. is for individuals. ((Not to mention the fact that for healthcare, doctors have to provide the care, etc. etc.))
#2- he ignores the rest of the first article, which clearly lays out the Constitutional powers of the US government and, specifically, Congress.
I'd like to try to find the entirety of this interview. Do you know what show this was on?
Ah, Johann... vitriol! That's what I like to hear!
Liberty, exactomundo!
Your guess is as good as mine as to what show that was, as I find better things to do than watch MSNBS.
(Mainstream News Blarney Speak.)
His name is David Shuster. I find his name amusing. :D
What this inept newsman does not realize, is that the Constitution, and the private individual, are in no wise related. The united States' Constitution is a contractual document between THE SEVERAL STATES. Therefore the "general welfare" clause would without a doubt refer to (later on in the document) specifically delegated actions which would improve the general welfare of these united States. When the constitution mentions the general welfare of the united States, it is talking about the States, not the people.
He is not necessarily wrong in his main interpretation, but he is DEAD wrong in his TOTAL PRESUPPOSITIONAL THINKING ON THE CONSTITUTION.
RG
Liberty, David Shyster?
RG, believe it or not, I had the same thought. Context supports that, as well.
In fact, Patrick Henry lamented "We the People," saying it should have read "We the States," instead.
Exactly Son. :P Much more apt, I think.
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