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Mandatory insurance and the Constitution

By SoundOffSister / September 23, 2009 /

In the race to do something quickly about health care, it would seem that Congress has overlooked one pesky little problem…the United States Constitution. Our founding fathers determined that the individual states were better equipped to deal with most issues.  So, when establishing Congress in Article I of the Constitution, they limited the power of Congress…

Are we in a post-Constitutional America?

By Steve McGough / August 21, 2009 /

That title should send a shiver or two down your spine, but this is a good time in American history to consider if some portions of the United States Constitution are being completely ignored. Do some Americans – do you – think parts of the Constitution does not reflect what America wants anymore?

Just a thought? Reynolds is right on the money

By Steve McGough / November 3, 2008 / Comments Off on Just a thought? Reynolds is right on the money

Here’s a very quick post. Hat tip to Vicevich. Glenn Reynolds over at Instapundit has this.

Rep. Chris Murphy Doesn’t Get It

By Steve McGough / February 11, 2008 / Comments Off on Rep. Chris Murphy Doesn’t Get It

I just stumbled across Rep. Chris Murphy’s commentary in The Hartford Courant from Feb. 3. Murphy represents Connecticut’s 5th. There is no need to repeat all the self-centered comments about how hard it is to walk over to the Democrat campaign office to ask for money so he can be reelected, but part of the…

Taking another look at the United States Constitution

By Steve McGough / April 6, 2010 /

“Most of what Congress does is not authorized by the Constitution, but they do it anyway.” That was the comment made by Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) and referenced by Fox News host Andrew Napolitano in a Freedom Watch segment. He’s right of course.

Shut Up and Respect My Freedom of Speech

By Steve McGough / February 10, 2008 / Comments Off on Shut Up and Respect My Freedom of Speech

On Friday, James Taranto had a good comment concerning the situation in Berkeley. Activists want the Marines out. Here’s the post: Shut Up and Respect My Freedom of Speech San Jose’s KNTV reports that the City Council of Berkeley, Calif., at its Tuesday meeting will consider backing down from its resolution denouncing the U.S. Marines,…