Reply #7: Consider this idea for a minute....

[rgbecker]

One State, say Vermont, with its strong independent socialistic bent, decides to change the way things are done in that state. Everyone votes to turn over their property to the state, the state buys out through eminent domain all the hold outs. The property is managed by a state agency with the rents set to make it possible to live and work there easily on low wages. Companies are invited to lease properties in the state to take advantage of the cheap labor, but must meet stringent standards in regards to workers rights, safety, vacation etc. Off course all health care, education, transportation is taken care of by the state. You get the picture....Socialism at the state level. Taxes are set to make it work. Utilities etc are taken over and the profit taken out of them and run by the state for the benefit of the consumers.

Issue: Would the state and its people be allowed to continue or would the Federal Government backed by the SCOTUS and the US Army come crashing down on such doings? Would they use the constitution to fight it and if so, siting what article?