Discussion Point: Will the States have to unite to fight against the tyranny imposed on them by corporate interests in Washington, or could a single, determined state (like Texas, Alaska, or New Hampshire) successfully assert its sovereignty and right of Constitutional interpretation and nullification of Federal laws?Last month, guest author Daryl Luna (In Defense of the Constitution) wrote an excellent piece entitled Nullification: Friend of Liberty. On it, commenter J Petrovsky left this comment:
"Nullification is an interesting idea, but it is not likely to meet with success unless the states act en masse--in which case, it could hardly meet with failure.
The question is how to get the states to see that acting in this manner is in their interests. They cannot even presently tear their faces away from the federal teat.
There needs to be a process of strengthening the states generally, of feeding their egos, and giving them actual power to make their wills and desires known at the federal level. Repeal of the 17th amendment would be a great start. As the states become stronger, their threats will be more likely to be heeded by the federal government."
Here's what I said:
"You bring up an interesting point, but I'm not sure that I agree (which is not to say that I am sure that I disagree). I don't know that a single state (say Texas) acting with unity and resolve against Washington couldn't win its liberty back."
What do you say?
