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I said its a states concern, not the federal governments. Please don't put words in my text.
Why is it a states' concern but not a federal concern? The US constitution begins with, "We the people", remember? Not, "We the states".
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Originally Posted by Memphis1979
Federal regulation, I oppose. State regulation, no problem with.
At least in state and local matters. Mines are state problems, not federal. The government can regulate how many mines there are, and can be used, but safety shouldn't be their concern. Your state has that right, just as they get to regulate the speed limit, not the federal government.
The very fact that your argument is subjective, that you feel states can regulate but federal government can't based on some criteria, is a gaping hole in your argument. Establishing justice and general welfare of the people is a federal issue, at least that is how the constitution begins and may be ultimately summarized.
Why is it a states' concern but not a federal concern? The US constitution begins with, "We the people", remember? Not, "We the states".
The very fact that your argument is subjective, that you feel states can regulate but federal government can't based on some criteria, is a gaping hole in your argument. Establishing justice and general welfare of the people is a federal issue, at least that is how the constitution begins and may be ultimately summarized.
Local laws are passed to protect their citizens from local threats. The federal government is for threats that are interstate, or threaten the nation as a whole. Thats the difference.
If a local playground is unsafe, I don't expect a federal mandate to close it.
We are in a battle thats been going on since the beginning. The federalists felt that the constitution gave broad rights to the federal branch and could be "interpreted". The Democratic-Republicans said that they should adhere to a strict reading of the constitution.
Both views have merits, I just feel its a states matter to regulate safety within their state, if it effects only their states citizens.
Federal regulation brings way to much red tape. Its to ineffective, and it usually causes more problems than it fixes. I'm for a strict adherence to the constitution, which is why I disagree with both parties so much.
That doesn't make me heartless, or hating people, or any of that. I don't want mine workers to die, and I want regulations for them, in my state. But I don't want to tell Kentuckians what they have to do, or West Virginians. Thats their state, not mine.
Interstate commerce is written in the constitution. No need to take my word for it. You can check it out.
I know it is, but mines are interstate commerce are they?
Mines are local commerce, and are shipped to other states. The federal government has all the right in the world to regulate the shipping of hazardous materials, but not their production, unless it threatens other states, or regions as a whole.
As I've said, a mine collapse doesn't hurt the neighboring state, just the workers inside it.
I know it is, but mines are interstate commerce are they?
Mines are engaged in interstate commerce if their product crosses state lines. That's the law, not my opinion.
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Mines are local commerce, and are shipped to other states. The federal government has all the right in the world to regulate the shipping of hazardous materials, but not their production, unless it threatens other states, or regions as a whole.
As I've said, a mine collapse doesn't hurt the neighboring state, just the workers inside it.
Who benefits from a maze of conflicting state safety laws?
Take your case to the Supreme Court. If you can convince them, then you're on solid ground. Otherwise, your opinion is simply not based on legal and economic reality. Maybe you've been listening to someone with an agenda who's gotten you all charged up.
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