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There are a couple of recent articles, describing the debate underway in two states: Texas and Idaho. Both articles sound very similar in ideology, referencing the 10th Amendment, and arguing for states’ rights. But the actions of the two states couldn’t be more different.
My state Senator runs a column in our local paper every month, updating her constituents on Idaho government business. In her most recent article, she explained that the big topic in this year’s legislative session is: Who runs Idaho, Idahoans, or Washington D.C.? I suspect it’s a question every state is wrestling with now.
The only thing that makes our Constitution different from any other historical document is our willingness to defend the founding principles which it enshrines. Unfortunately, we are in a crisis because far too many people passively demand constitutional protections, without actively defending them.