Radical Missouri bill would supersede federal law...

[cynatnite]

Gavel to Gavel, a site that reviews state laws that affect the U.S. court system, points out in a recent article some Missouri Senate legislation that would nullify federal law "that exceeds the limited powers enumerated and delegated to the federal government."

A vote at the next general election or special election would approve or deny the amendment to the Missouri constitution. The basis for the bill is the 10th Amendment to U.S. Constitution, a measure that gives rights to states not specified by the founding federal document.

If approved, SJR 45 would not recognize several facets of federal law. The bill specifically limits: restrictions on the right to bear arms, federal legislation legalizing abortions, caps placed on carbon emissions, public health care, gay marriage, punishments for hate crimes, separation of church of state and federal curriculum guidelines for education.

Judges in Missouri would have to interpret the spirit of the U.S. Constitution as written. Ordinary citizens would be able to file lawsuits against any federal law not specifically mentioned in the founding document. The bill covers acts of Congress, executive orders, collection of revenue and judicial rulings.

http://news.yahoo.com/missouri-bill-sjr-45-could-supersede-federal-laws-235900907.html;_ylt=A2KLOzLzOKNPrSgACMnQtDMD

[Pab Sungenis]

1. And will be struck down by the Supreme Court about 15 seconds later.

Supremacy Clause.