See how easy that was -- except that is not what he is talking about. Legal authority -- the authoirty of Congress to pass legislation, is what I was discussing.
They haven't passed the internet law yet -- the sponsors are backpedaling on it now.
And you keep missing the point. You're so stuck in the black and white of the texts that we all hold dear that you are refusing to see what is already happening.
Does the gov't have the LEGAL authority to monitor phone calls w/o a warrant? They do it every day.
Does the gov't have the LEGAL authority to search a car for drugs w/o your permission? They do it every day.
Does the gov't have the LEGAL authority to demand that private property owners "police" people in their establisment to ensure they don't smoke? They do it every day.
Does the gov't have the LEGAL authority to demand that you wear a seatbelt? They do it every day.
Does the gov't have the LEGAL authority to "regulate" guns produced and sold within the confines of a single state? They do it every day.
You're so wrapped up in what is "legal" that you've ignored what they've been ABLE to do.
How many examples do you need?