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by th3b0x
1256 days ago
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Technically, under Constitution Article VI most (all?) Sheriffs would be bound by oath and Constitutional Law (Articles III, IV, VI) to defy or disregard laws they regard as unconstitutional. This is because unconstitutional laws are treasonous (an opinion reinforced in the Supreme Court in 1803 by Chief Justice John Marshall). Per Marbury v. Madison (5 U.S. 137): "It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what The Law is." and "A Law repugnant to the Constitution is void." (Opinion of the court via Chief Justice John Marshall). As legally authorized officers of the Judiciary, Sheriffs and their deputies are obliged to interpret and act upon the law. Not terrifying at all: this has been the status quo since 1803. If you find this terrifying, do not become a Judicial Officer. These people handle treason on a daily basis. P.S.
I sympathize with Afroman, and support and appreciate his music. As intelligent citizens, I think he knows the law as I do, perhaps even better than me (because he's a celebrity). |
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