Provided an example, you didn't like it... so now you ask for more examples?
You're a bit all over the place with this topic, dude... Examples already posted, yet you continue to claim that gov't has no ability to do something that a document says they cannot... Yet they have and continue to do it - on a regular basis, almost - so I honestly have no idea what side of the argument you're on anymore.
But I have to agree with Rich_t... if you're only responses are insults, you're not adding anything to the conversation or your position.
You have absolutely no idea what you are defending.
Quote from: formerlurker on June 20, 2010, 06:42:47 am
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Where are they inhibiting, and this is already in the Patriot Act. This is not the new legislation they are proposing where they actually can take over the internet.
rich_t's response
The FED has had the ability to take over the internet for years.
Why don't you actually read the entire thread prior to racing in with your pom-poms on auto-pilot for your pal?
Congress has had the "ability" to pass legislation since the Constitution was ratified. I even commented to that in this very thread. That isn't what rich_t was inferring though here was it as it pretty much is what I had said in the post he was replying to?
Congress passed legislation mandating health coverage. Constitutionality? to be decided.
Not the example I am looking for, but of course you all know that.
rich_t claims they have the physical ability to seize the internet and as such will do so as they have done so in the past. Example please?
The seizing of weapons in NO was done based on their interpretation of the Lousiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act. Again, legislation passed. Constitutionality to be decided? The NRA settled their lawsuit so I guess they feel a violation of second amendment is something that can be settled???
Unilaterally acting without authority, but based on mere ability? Haven't seen it. Would like an example. If it is as widespread as rich_t claims, it should be easy to supply one.
His premise. Not mine.