Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted July 11, 2006 Yes--we were talking about flag burning. SCOTUS has ruled on it directly. To amend the Constitution by saying that Congress shall now act as the judicial branch on matters of the flag--it makes sense to you to allow Congress to act as judges on that one? Not reading real well today are you? I already said multiple times that it is stupid. Does not mean that it is forbidden. There are plenty of stupid things that go on in gubment every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torridjoe 48 Posted July 11, 2006 Not reading real well today are you? I already said multiple times that it is stupid. Does not mean that it is forbidden. There are plenty of stupid things that go on in gubment every day. Being stupid doesn't mean it's forbidden--but it's forbidden anyway. Congress cannot interpret laws, and that is what the Amendment allows them to do: usurp the capacity to determine what is and is not constitutional regarding the flag. Just the flag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted July 11, 2006 Being stupid doesn't mean it's forbidden--but it's forbidden anyway. Congress cannot interpret laws, and that is what the Amendment allows them to do: usurp the capacity to determine what is and is not constitutional regarding the flag. Just the flag. How is it forbidden? Is it forbidden in the current Constitution (yes)? But, if Congress creates an Amendment to the Constitution that allows them to do it, is it now forbidden (no)? That is the point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torridjoe 48 Posted July 11, 2006 How is it forbidden? Is it forbidden in the current Constitution (yes)? But, if Congress creates an Amendment to the Constitution that allows them to do it, is it now forbidden (no)? That is the point. Congress does not have the power to violate one part of the Constitution in order to change another part of it, no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAVID RUFFIN 2 Posted July 11, 2006 Congrats on getting published. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted July 12, 2006 Congress does not have the power to violate one part of the Constitution in order to change another part of it, no. Where does it say that? I looked and I could only find parts referencing Amendments that occur prior to 1808. I agree that there is definitely a double-edge sword with respect to the Amendment process, but I could not find specific language preventing it. I also think that your view of Congress (as bad guy) and SCOTUS (as good guy) could just as easily be reversed and I would wonder what your opinion would be. Same with the chickenhawks on the other side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
