Tag: Constitution
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In Wichita, start of a solution to federal spending
A stand taken by a Sedgwick County Commissioner could pave the way to control of federal spending and debt.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Friday January 7, 2011
Today: Education’s money; Kansas websites to be presented; Constitution thought to be more than 100 years old.
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Free political speech, with what restrictions?
The ability to exercise free speech anonymously is important for both individuals and corporations.
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Federalism strikes back
Writing in the Washington Times, Kansas’ own Greg Schneider, a professor of history at Emporia State university and Kansas Policy Institute senior fellow, explains that respect for the tenth amendment and state sovereignty is good for the country. He also calls for a reaffirmation of federalism.
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Andrew Napolitano: Man is free, and must be vigilant
At Saturday’s general session of the RightOnline conference at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano told an audience of 1,100 conservative activists that the nature of man is to be free, and that government and those holding power are an ever-present danger to freedom.
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Second amendment decision not permanent
The United States Supreme Court narrowly agreed today that the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects an individuals right to possess firearms. Sadly, this was a narrow, 5-4 decision that could be changed when another 2nd Amendment case works its way to the Court when its membership changes.
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Limits of government and rights of people to be addressed in Wichita
This Friday (May 7) Sarah Mcintosh will address members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club. Ms. McIntosh’s presentation, titled “Make No Law,” will discuss the constitutional powers and limits of the federal government, versus the rights of the people, with a particular focus on the interaction of rights and powers in the health care…
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Kobach explains Arizona illegal alien law
The following op-ed from the New York Times by Kansan Kris Kobach, who was involved in the forming of the law, explains the law and speaks to its critics.
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For one Kansan, hope springs eternal
Lately, I have felt discouraged by the way our current government, on both the Federal and our State (Kansas) level, has displayed an “I don’t care what the people say, I will do what I want” attitude. I am convinced this behavior is not what our Founding Fathers mandated in our Constitution.
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Constitution class to be held in Wichita
Constitution and immigration law professor Kris Kobach will be teaching a free class on the history and relevance of the U.S. Constitution.