The Supreme Court’s recent order allows emergency abortions in Idaho, temporarily blocking the state’s restrictive abortion ban. The Court’s decision to reverse the 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion is based on the fact that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. The authority to regulate abortion is returned to the states and their elected representatives, as per the 10th Amendment. The EMS USA Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act is considered unconstitutional for overstepping Congress’s enumerated powers and not aligning with the supreme Law of the Land.
Category Archives: Rule of Law
Constitutional Minute—Episode 4, The Tenth Amendment
The 10 leading causes of death in the United States, according to Healthline, include heart disease, cancer, COVID-19, accidents, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, liver diseases, and kidney disease. The debate over federal authority in healthcare, specifically in the context of gun violence and the 10th Amendment, is an issue of constitutionality.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 3, The Limits of Government
The Code of Federal Regulations, 41,000+ pages a month ago, has seen a significant increase. This excessive regulation by federal agencies threatens civil and natural rights, contrary to the original intent of the 1778 Constitutional Convention. The U.S. and Texas constitutions stress the importance of local self-government and the inherent power of the people.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 2, History of the Republican Party
The first republican form of government is found in Exodus 18, with representative groups. The term “republic” originates from “rēs pūblica,” meaning “the people’s thing.” The Republican Party was founded on valuing human life and played a crucial role in ending slavery and promoting civil rights. A Gallup poll shows 32% of U.S. voters only support pro-life candidates.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 1, A Republic, If You Can Keep It
January 4, 2024, headline in The New Yorker: Joe Biden Makes Saving Democracy the Center of His Campaign Article IV, Section 4 stipulates, “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government…” Knowledgeable Americans describe a democracy as “mob rule.” While the founding documents do not mention ‘democracy,’ …
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DEI, The SSN: Right on ‘the Mark’?
Various theologians and Bible scholars provide endless speculations on the nature of “the mark.” Will the mark of the beast be an imprint on the forehead or the hand? I suggest we look at the effect of ‘the mark’ to perhaps understand the end game of ‘the beast.’ He causes all, both small and great, …
Why Sharia can never be established in an American City or State
What is Sharia? Islamic Law (Sharia) Sharia, or sharia law, is the Islamic legal system derived from the religious precepts of Islam, particularly the Quran and the Hadith. The term sharia comes from the Arabic language term sharīʿah, Arabic: شريعة which means a body of moral and religious law derived from religious prophecy, as opposed to human legislation. Sharia deals with many topics, including crime, politics, and economics, as well …
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My (Negative) Experience With The John Birch Society
The John Birch Society, once thought of as aligned with patriotic Republicans, is now opposed by some due to its misleading claims about the Convention of States proposition. The society’s historical support for such conventions is contrasted with its current denials. Despite this, proponents argue that the convention empowers states and citizens, and caution against accepting one-sided claims.
Texas Pirate Money
In 2015, Governor Abbott signed a bill to establish a gold bullion depository in Texas, repatriating $1 billion of gold from New York. In 2023, bills to create a gold-backed digital currency failed to pass. The Texas gold-backed digital currency will work similarly to GLINT and other states are also moving toward a gold-backed digital currency. Governor Abbott emphasizes the importance of protecting Texas residents and urges people to educate themselves on the issue and lobby their representatives to support the Texas Gold-Backed Digital Currency bills.
Bad News Is Never Welcome
A Texas representative, Holland, is accused of orchestrating a corrupt real estate deal involving a deceased woman’s property, selling it to a former colleague at a steep discount. Allegations suggest a conflict of interest and violation of real estate standards. The case questions the legitimacy of the transaction and ethical conduct of the involved parties.
John N. White 