And yes, I mean every word in the title of this blog post. Here is why. To start, let it be noted that Donald Trump, by himself, can do more to disrupt international security and stability than can most latent geopolitical threats out there: A Donald Trump presidency poses a top-10 risk event that could …
Here’s an Idea!
When Constitution Day rolls around, let's make sure that we remember what the Constitution actually says, instead of pretending that rights are "privileges," and that the Constitution somehow drafts us into participating in civic activities. The incumbent president of the United States boasts about having been "a constitutional law professor" at one of the best law …
The First Amendment Wins a Round
I am happy to report that passing out the Constitution on Constitution Day has been deemed protected speech "in all 'areas generally available to students and the community,' which include 'grassy areas, walkways, and other similar common areas.'" I was worried that perhaps the law, in its majestic equality, might forbid the Constitution from falling under …
The Dangers of Political Activity
We are regularly told that we, as citizens, should become more active in public affairs. We are told that this would make us more informed about the issues of the day, and that being more informed, we could make better decisions as citizens, and force our elected officials to make better decisions as well. By …
The New Nobility?
I am pretty sure that I don't agree with Glenn Reynolds's theory that allowing special privileges for government officials may serve to violate Art. I, Sec. 9 of the Constitution. I do believe, however, that allowing government officials to have special privileges to begin with is fundamentally offensive on a number of levels. And hey, if …
Admit It: You Thought the Third Amendment Was Outdated and Useless
Well, you thought wrong.
