The Constitution: Have you read it? If so, is the...?

Question

Federal Government violating it? And if so - how?

Answer 1

I've read it, and I have it framed on my wall. The federal government has been violating it for decades. The Bill of Rights plainly states that any power not described in the Constitution does not exist for the federal government. Those power not enumerated were supposed to belong to the states. Social Security, Medicare, and welfare are all unconstitutional. Federal rulings that restrict expressions of religion violate the First Amendment, as does Affirmative Action.

Unfortunately, most people seem to think that "Constitutional" means that something is "fair" or "the right thing to do." It really just means whether or not a power or right is listed in the Constitution.

Answer 2

Yes, and Yes, the government is violating the Constitution. First of all, the power is vested in the people and only the people have the power to change the Constitution. The Constitution spells out the requirements and responsibilities of government to the people of the U.S.A. and requires that "No bill of attainder, or ex-post facto law shall be passed." Several examples of ex-post facto laws that have not only been passed but have been enforced have been the Catch 22 and double dipping laws passed during the Viet Nam era. These laws penalize the veterans for serving their country and prohibits them from collecting social security benefits under certain circumstances. Additionally, it penalizes them for being successful while rewarding illegal aliens and others who have not even paid into the system. Every addendum to the social security law that was passed after people began paying the social security taxes that reduces or changes benefits to the detriment of those who paid in are ex-post facto laws. The government has failed to uphold the Constitution as regards protecting our borders from all enemies foreign and domestic as required in the oaths of office that our elected officals swear to. Additionally, "No money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law; and a regular statement and account of the receipts and expenditures of all public money shall be published from time to time." When was the last time you saw a published accounting of our government's expenses?
With all the failure to account, how could the government not be violating the Constitution?

Answer 3

Yes and Yes Guns are being criminalized in certain areas, There are federal "laws" regarding religeon, there are laws by the feds against things that they simply do not have the power to regulate under the constitution, wire tappings and police dui checkpoints are a flagrant violation of search and seizure...those are just the ones off the top of my head.I am 100% sure I am skipping a few....

Answer 4

Yes, I have read it. The constitution give Congress power to regulate trade. It does not give Federal agencies authority to usurp free speech, establish a state Religion or spy on people without a warrant. Those rights are protected by thr 1st and 4th amendments. The 6th amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial.

Answer 5

Yes, I have read it, and re-read it on a regular basis.

Read the Bill of Rights, then read the PATRIOT ACT and the MILITARY COMMISSIONS ACT. This should occupy your time for a good while, and also make you throw up your breakfast a time or two. Lots of great fun.

Answer 6

Fed Gov't--no. The branch refering to the "Decider"--Dee Dee DEE!