By Barry Secrest

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Aliens Among Us

The Liberals in our midst, meanwhile, appear gleeful that the foundations of Liberty have been dealt a mighty blow in the interests of collectivism.  Yet many of them seem not to perceive that the incremental pace of self-deluded Socialism has gained ever more ground at the ultimate expense of both themselves and their children.

Mixing into all of this is the clarion call of what is now 37  States who are considering a law suit against the Federal Government on the grounds that the Healthcare Legislation is unconstitutional, while 10 states--at this writing--are firmly committed.  The states of Virginia and Florida seem to be leading the way in what promises to be a remarkable contest which pits the States against their own Federal construct.  The States' primary objection seems to be the mandatory aspect of forcing sovereign State Citizens to purchase Health coverage.

A second consideration will be that the portion of mandated insurance that the States will be required to provide is unaffordable if not unsustainable.  A Conservative must view all of this with the now jaundiced eye that sees most States being nearly bankrupt as a result of the economy, and the Federal Government follows not far behind as it seems to labor cheerfully--if not mindlessly--under a massive debt of $14 Trillion.  No doubt, the addition of yet another entitlement financed by both the people and the Government should lower the massive deficits and save money?

The US Constitution Speaks

Article Six of the Constitution establishes the Federal Government in what is known as the Supremacy Clause, where any law or treaty of the Federal Government will trump any States' laws.  However, such laws that are made or exist cannot negate the remaining body of rights within the Constitution.  Therefore, under Amendment Nine, the Federal Government is forbidden to deny rights that remain with the people as they are enumerated within the Constitution; in other words, the rights of the People must remain with the People and cannot be usurped by Government intervention or law.  Further, under Amendment Four, the right of the people to be secure in their houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated, and a health insurance policy is that bit of paper which those in authority will be searching for....

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