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vranasaurus · February 3, 2013, 01:46 AM

The commerce clause has been interpreted very broadly since the mid 1930's. You can't just throw a bunch of legal principles out there. Absent an about face by the Supreme Court or a constitutional amendment congress will continue to exercise considerable authority under the commerce clause.

February 3, 2013, 01:46 AM	#2
vranasaurus Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2008 Posts: 1,184	The commerce clause has been interpreted very broadly since the mid 1930's. You can't just throw a bunch of legal principles out there. Absent an about face by the Supreme Court or a constitutional amendment congress will continue to exercise considerable authority under the commerce clause.