She has it almost right: But people like Stark are actually demonstrating that the Constitution is a failed idea. Checks and balances cannot be devised which will limit people to a restriction upon their actions. People will—inevitably—go farther and will use any authority “granted” them to supercede the authority granted them. Therefore, it is better [...]
Some weeks back we mentioned this showdown between Arcata and Eureka CA and US military recruiters. http://christianandstate.wordpress.com/2009/04/27/showdown-looms-concerning-local-restrictions-on-military-recruitment/ Here is an update: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/06/11/national/main5080837.shtml?source=RSSattr=U.S._5080837 (Thanks to Strike-the-root.com.)
Two cities in California, Arcata and Eureka, have passed laws restricting government military recruitment within their jurisdiction. Persons less than 18 years of age may not be contacted by recruiters, although they may themselves contact recruiters. The whole thing is set for a legal showdown. See here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/04/26/MNE6176LK9.DTL&nopu=1 (Hat tip to strike-the-root.com) It seems likely [...]
