I can't help but believe in my heart that the framers were simply paying homage to state sovereignty, and offering a built-in check against the Federal Government.
That's ONE good line out of your argument, Fran.
It's times like we just witnessed (recent USSC decision) when I feel that the justices form an opinion, beforehand, and "grasp" at intricacies (either written, implied, or otherwise) to support their "beliefs" or political leanings (and yes....they have political leanings).
I'm not saying they got this one wrong. I'm saying exactly what I stated.
If you'll (general HNI community)remove emotionfrom the issue (and this issue, in totality)...you'll gain a further understanding of what Fran is saying. He's not the only one who feels this way. In fact.....MANY strict constructionists agree with him.