Question for our Lawyers

[RetiredGySgt]

If Congress passes a law and it becomes the Law of the land but some people claim it is unconstitutional, if those people break that law, what should happen?

 

[Douger]

They should be allowed to leave and go live a country that abides by it's constitution instead of one controlled by The Corporatocracy's collection of prostitutes.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Well, before they leave the country they should first consider filing a complaint in Federal court.

Challenges to the healthcare reform act would be a good recent example to review for how the process works.

 

[jillian]

If Congress passes a law and it becomes the Law of the land but some people claim it is unconstitutional, if those people break that law, what should happen?

a law is constitutional until the high court says it isn't (assuming it gets there).

beyond that, once enacted, even a bad law is supposed to (theoretically) be enforced. but that's a broad response and subject to sublteties, particularly when there are competing decisions on a subject.

 

[jillian]

They should be allowed to leave and go live a country that abides by it's constitution instead of one controlled by The Corporatocracy's collection of prostitutes.

abide by the constitution in whose opinion?

idiots like you don't unilaterally get to decide what is constitutional.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

If Congress passes a law and it becomes the Law of the land but some people claim it is unconstitutional, if those people break that law, what should happen?

a law is constitutional until the high court says it isn't (assuming it gets there).

beyond that, once enacted, even a bad law is supposed to (theoretically) be enforced. but that's a broad response and subject to sublteties, particularly when there are competing decisions on a subject.

What should happen to those that break said law because they disagree with it? A law that has been in force for 40 years with no challenge before the courts?

 

[George Costanza]

If Congress passes a law and it becomes the Law of the land but some people claim it is unconstitutional, if those people break that law, what should happen?

They should be prosecuted. If convicted, they should appeal on grounds that the law is unconstitutional. If it ultimately is declared to be unconstitutional, they win. If not, they don't.

 

[Wry Catcher]

"What should happen to those that break said law because they disagree with it? A law that has been in force for 40 years with no challenge before the courts?"

As noted above, if arrested and arraigned plead NG, don't wave time, waive a trail by jury and let the trail judge decide. When convicted appeal; but don't forget to bring your toothbrush at sentencing.

That said, clearly you have an agenda RSG, so why not be honest and ask the question? Which law do you have in mind?

 

[Rat in the Hat]

"What should happen to those that break said law because they disagree with it? A law that has been in force for 40 years with no challenge before the courts?"

As noted above, if arrested and arraigned plead NG, don't wave time, waive a trail by jury and let the trail judge decide. When convicted appeal; but don't forget to bring your toothbrush at sentencing.

That said, clearly you have an agenda RSG, so why not be honest and ask the question? Which law do you have in mind?

If I had to guess, I would think he's referring to the War Powers Act.

 

[percysunshine]

If Congress passes a law and it becomes the Law of the land but some people claim it is unconstitutional, if those people break that law, what should happen?

They should be banished to a message board, where they can vent their frustrations on a voluntary crowd.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

So our lawyers agree that Obama should be arrested for breaking the law ( the War Powers act) and that if found guilty ( which he is) should appeal that the law is Unconstitutional.

Why then when asked directly about said law and Obama none of you say that?

 

[Rat in the Hat]

I was right!!!

 

[jillian]

If Congress passes a law and it becomes the Law of the land but some people claim it is unconstitutional, if those people break that law, what should happen?

a law is constitutional until the high court says it isn't (assuming it gets there).

beyond that, once enacted, even a bad law is supposed to (theoretically) be enforced. but that's a broad response and subject to sublteties, particularly when there are competing decisions on a subject.

What should happen to those that break said law because they disagree with it? A law that has been in force for 40 years with no challenge before the courts?

they get convicted and can then challenge the constitutionality of the law because they will have standing to do so and there will be an actual case and controversy to place before the court. how do you think decisions get done?

 

[RetiredGySgt]

a law is constitutional until the high court says it isn't (assuming it gets there).

beyond that, once enacted, even a bad law is supposed to (theoretically) be enforced. but that's a broad response and subject to sublteties, particularly when there are competing decisions on a subject.

What should happen to those that break said law because they disagree with it? A law that has been in force for 40 years with no challenge before the courts?

they get convicted and can then challenge the constitutionality of the law because they will have standing to do so and there will be an actual case and controversy to place before the court. how do you think decisions get done?

Yet you don't give a rats ass that Obama is breaking said law.

 

[George Costanza]

So our lawyers agree that Obama should be arrested for breaking the law ( the War Powers act) and that if found guilty ( which he is) should appeal that the law is Unconstitutional.

Why then when asked directly about said law and Obama none of you say that?

Oh, you clever devil - you sure tricked me.

 

[Ravi]

So our lawyers agree that Obama should be arrested for breaking the law ( the War Powers act) and that if found guilty ( which he is) should appeal that the law is Unconstitutional.

Why then when asked directly about said law and Obama none of you say that?

Yes, he should be arrested.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

So our lawyers agree that Obama should be arrested for breaking the law ( the War Powers act) and that if found guilty ( which he is) should appeal that the law is Unconstitutional.

Why then when asked directly about said law and Obama none of you say that?

Yes, he should be arrested.

So you agree that Obama should be above the law. Glad to hear you admit it.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

So our lawyers agree that Obama should be arrested for breaking the law ( the War Powers act) and that if found guilty ( which he is) should appeal that the law is Unconstitutional.

Why then when asked directly about said law and Obama none of you say that?

I'm not a lawyer, but I agree he should be arrested. After he is indicted, and a warrant for his arrest is issued.

Good luck with that.

 

[Ravi]

So our lawyers agree that Obama should be arrested for breaking the law ( the War Powers act) and that if found guilty ( which he is) should appeal that the law is Unconstitutional.

Why then when asked directly about said law and Obama none of you say that?

I'm not a lawyer, but I agree he should be arrested. After he is indicted, and a warrant for his arrest is issued.

Good luck with that.

Sounds like a great platform for Republicans to run on.

 

[Rat in the Hat]

So our lawyers agree that Obama should be arrested for breaking the law ( the War Powers act) and that if found guilty ( which he is) should appeal that the law is Unconstitutional.

Why then when asked directly about said law and Obama none of you say that?

I'm not a lawyer, but I agree he should be arrested. After he is indicted, and a warrant for his arrest is issued.

Good luck with that.

Sounds like a great platform for Republicans to run on.

If the fabulous Palin is their candidate, they probably will.

You betcha!